Henry County detention officer arrested on 4 felony misconduct charges

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a detention officer on four felony charges stemming from allegations of misconduct.

Kwamir Jamal Duncan faces two counts of violation of oath of office and two counts of first-degree improper sexual contact by an employee, the sheriff’s office said.

“Public trust is the foundation of everything we do at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, and that trust comes with a responsibility to hold ourselves to the highest standards,” Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett said. “We will not compromise the integrity of this agency or the confidence our community places in us. When allegations of misconduct arise, they will be taken seriously, investigated thoroughly, and addressed appropriately, regardless of an individual’s position or rank.”

This investigation is ongoing. Return to Atlanta News First for updates.