Peach County officer’s criminal charges dropped in fatal shooting
District Attorney Anita Howard says, "This decision was not made lightly, and I understand its profound impact on the Hooten family and our community."
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – District Attorney Anita Howard says criminal charges will not be pursued against Sgt. Hermes Rodriguez from the Peach County Sheriff’s Office after he shot and killed a man. Peach County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Hermes Rodriguez attempted to pull over 22-year-old Caleb Hooten near State University Drive in Fort Valley on October 10, 2023. Hooten did…