Investigation at Clayton County Jail leads to 65-count RICO indictment

CLAYTON COUNTY - According to a press release sent to the media on Thursday, more than 100 arrests were made recently in connection to the investigation into Clayton County Jail.

The crimes committed by those arrested included crossing guard lines, extortion, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, kidnapping, possession of narcotics with the intent to distribute, possession of prohibited items by inmates, bribery, and others.

These charges were forwarded to the Clayton County District Attorney's Office, resulting in a 65 count indictment under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (R.I.C.O.).

Clayton County District Attorney Tasha Mosley says the indictment accuses inmates of having gang affiliation and committing unthinkable crimes behind bars.

The DA didn't want to talk specifics about the crimes, but she said the investigation started back in October

The indictment says one of those accused is a former security specialist for the jail. He is alleged to have taken bribes through cash App.

All of the alleged crimes occurred under acting Sheriff Boehrer and interim Sheriff Levon Allen who is running for office, but neither top cop was charged in the indictment .

The DA has put everyone on notice that there will be additional indictments soon.