Georgia Police Officer Conducts Traffic Stop on Chief Deputy for Exceeding Speed Limit

Location: McDonough, GA
Date: June 20, 2023
Time: Unknown

Description:

In Henry County, Georgia, an intriguing turn of events unfolded when a police officer, during routine patrol, stopped a Dodge Charger clocked at 96 mph in a 35-mph zone. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer discovered the driver was none other than Henry County Sheriff Chief Deputy Michael Yarbrough.

The officer, after a brief exchange, returned to his cruiser to consult with another individual over the phone. The conversation revealed his recognition of the driver and deliberation over issuing a citation. Deciding to proceed with the ticket, the officer then returned to Chief Deputy Yarbrough, handing him a citation for speeding and instructing him to sign it.

Despite Georgia's super speeder law, which imposes a $200 fine for speeds of 75 mph or more on two-lane roads or 85 mph and above on highways, the citation issued to Yarbrough was marked as a "warning" and did not include this additional fine. However, it did mandate a court appearance.

In response to the incident, Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett issued a statement confirming that Chief Deputy Yarbrough had immediately reported the traffic stop and had been issued a speeding citation. He directed any inquiries about the citation to the Henry County Police Department. After reviewing the incident, Sheriff Scandrett announced a disciplinary action: suspending Chief Deputy Yarbrough for 40 hours without pay due to the severity of the traffic violation. A spokesperson clarified that Yarbrough was on duty at the time of the incident but had not activated his lights or sirens.

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