3 former Bibb deputies face stalking charges after internal Flock audit

The sheriff’s office says the separate cases involved people with whom each deputy had a personal relationship. All three deputies have resigned.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three former Bibb County sheriff’s deputies were arrested Monday after an internal audit found they used Flock camera license plate data for personal, non-law enforcement purposes, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said it was looking into the inquiries on August 3.

Jail records show 45-year-old Coznavian Stubbs, 37-year-old Joseph Callaway and 32-year-old Toni Lewis were booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. According to jail records, they’ve all since been released.

The sheriff’s office said in a news release that the incidents were separate and involved people with whom each deputy had a personal relationship at the time.

Callaway is charged with violation of oath by a public officer, unauthorized request or disclosure of criminal history record information, prohibition on law enforcement retaining license plate data and three counts of stalking.

Stubbs is charged with violation of oath by a public officer, prohibition on law enforcement retaining license plate data and one count of stalking.

Lewis is charged with violation of oath by a public officer, prohibition on law enforcement retaining license plate data and stalking.

Stubbs and Lewis resigned from their positions as patrol deputies during the investigation. Callaway resigned from his position as a K-9 deputy shortly after his arrest, according to the sheriff’s office.

Sheriff David Davis said Flock notified the sheriff’s office about possible irregularities before the office conducted an internal audit with assistance from the company.

“Once notified by Flock of possible irregularities, our internal audit identified this alleged misuse of the Flock system, and once it was discovered, we acted,” Davis said.

Davis said law enforcement officers have a responsibility to use technology and sensitive information only for legitimate law enforcement purposes.

“No employee is above the law or the standards of this office,” Davis said. “We will continue to monitor and audit the use of this technology and take appropriate action whenever those standards are violated. Protecting the public also means protecting the public’s trust.”