Fulton County Jail protesters want Sheriff Pat Labat to resign

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Published  August 25, 2024 6:44pm EDT
FOX 5 Atlanta
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Protesters demand change at Fulton County Jail

Protesters gathered outside the Fulton County Jail after a number of contractors were arrested for smuggling drugs into the facility. They're also calling on Sheriff Pat Labat to step down.

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - A small group of protesters gathered outside the Fulton County Jail on Sunday, calling for Sheriff Pat Labat to step down after a number of jail contractors were recently arrested for smuggling $1 million worth of drugs into the facility.

Among those arrested on Friday were: 

  • Anita Baker, 57, charged with one count of obtaining/procuring/giving an inmate a stored value card, card account number, or PIN. 
  • Devin Brown, 18, charged with one count of obtaining/procuring/giving an inmate a stored value card, card account number, or PIN, and one count of conspiracy to commit a felony. 
  • Markeisha Clark, 25, charged with two counts of obtaining/procuring/giving an inmate a stored value card, card account number, or PIN. 
  • Kimberly Floyd, 43, charged with one count of conspiracy to commit a felony. 
  • Contrell Simpson, 41, charged with one count of conspiracy to commit a felony. 
  • Brianna Smith, 27, charged with one count of obtaining/procuring/giving an inmate a stored value card, card account number, or PIN.
Anita Baker (Fulton County Sheriff's Office)
Devin Brown (Fulton County Sheriff's Office)
Aubree Cuna (Fulton County Sheriff's Office)
Janiha Pazhedath (Fulton County Sheriff's Office)
Contrell Simpson (Fulton County Sheriff's Office)
Brianna Smith (Fulton County Sheriff's Office)

Arrest warrants were also issued for several other individuals. Authorities are seeking: 

  • Dajaiah Jackson, 26, charged with six counts of obtaining/procuring/giving an inmate a stored value card, card account number, or PIN. 
  • Mayke Jones, 25, charged with one count of obtaining/procuring/giving an inmate a stored value card, card account number, or PIN. 
  • Jo Lisa Moss, 24, charged with two counts of obtaining/procuring/giving an inmate a stored value card, card account number, or PIN. 
  • Amere Smith, 19, charged with one count of obtaining/procuring/giving an inmate a stored value card, card account number, or PIN. 
  • Tiambra Smith, 26, charged with four counts of obtaining/procuring/giving an inmate a stored value card, card account number, or PIN, and one count of conspiracy to commit a felony. 

In addition, two women were arrested and released on bond in late June and early July in connection to this investigation: 

  • Aubree Cuna, 26, charged with one count of obtaining/procuring/giving an inmate a stored value card, card account number, or PIN, and one count of conspiracy to commit a felony. 
  • Janiha Pazhedath, 24, charged with one count of obtaining/procuring/giving an inmate a stored value card, card account number, or PIN.