SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - A South Fulton Police officer has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault, according to the department.
What we know:
Police said Micheal Shealey Cockran, 30, was arrested by his own department after being accused of sexual assault. He was charged with sexual assault by a person with supervisory or disciplinary authority and violation of oath of office.
Micheal Shealey Cockran (Credit: South Fulton Police Department)
Cockran was relieved of his duty and is currently being booked into the Fulton County Jail.
South Fulton police said the case is under investigation but have not released any more information.
What they're saying:
"No one is above the law. These actions represent a serious violation of the law, department policy, and the trust placed in our officers by the community. The South Fulton Police Department holds its personnel to the highest standards, and we will not tolerate conduct that betrays the badge or the public we serve," said Interim Public Safety Director, Dr. Alexander.
What we don't know:
At this time, the date of the alleged rape or where it happened has not been released.
The City of South Fulton Police Department is set to hold a press conference at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. You can stream it live here.
FOX 5 has reached out to the GBI to see if agents have been asked to investigate.
This is a breaking story. Check back for updates as they become available.
The Source: Information in this article came from the South Fulton Police Department.