Georgia chief deputy charged with terroristic threats, child cruelty

WORTH COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested the chief deputy of a Georgia sheriff's department on charges that include cruelty to children.

GET BREAKING NEWS EMAIL ALERTS FROM FOX 5

Officials say on Monday, the GBI arrested 60-year-old Raymond Drennen, the chief deputy of the Worth County Sheriff's Office.

According to officials, the GBI was requested by Sheriff Don Whittaker on Monday to investigate a domestic incident that happened at Drennen's home.

After its investigation, the GBI charged Drennen with violating of his oath by a public officer, terroristic threats and acts, and third-degree cruelty to children.

Drennen was taken to the Worth County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing and the GBI asks anyone who may have information that could help to call them at 229-777-2080. 

WATCH: FOX 5 NEWS LIVE COVERAGE

_____

DOWNLOAD THE FOX 5 ATLANTA APP FOR BREAKING NEWS AND WEATHER ALERTS