Ron James
Coverage of Ron James in the Nexus archive.
- Top cop accused of selling department guns to fuel secret drug addiction
A Georgia sheriff’s chief deputy is accused of stealing department firearms to fuel a secret drug addiction. The investigation began after a meth pipe was found in his police vehicle, leading to allegations that he took and traded department guns.
- Former chief deputy accused of selling department’s weapons to fund drug addiction
Ron James, a former chief deputy in Thomas County, Georgia, is accused of stealing departmental firearms over several years to support his drug addiction. He was arrested in May 2023, with charges including theft and misuse of office, and an investigation revealed he exchanged guns for Adderall and used methamphetamine.
- Former chief deputy accused of selling department’s weapons to fund drug addiction
Ron James, a former chief deputy in Thomas County, Georgia, is accused of stealing department firearms over several years to fund a drug addiction, including methamphetamine use. An investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation led to his arrest and resignation after evidence of drug use and unauthorized weapon transfers emerged.
- Former chief deputy accused of selling department’s weapons to fund drug addiction
Ron James, a former chief deputy in Thomas County Sheriff’s Office, is accused of stealing department firearms over several years to support a methamphetamine addiction. Investigative documents reveal he exchanged guns for Adderall and a smoking device tested positive for meth. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation conducted the inquiry leading to his arrest.