Richmond County sheriff tightens Flock access after 6 deputies charged

News Report · Augusta Chronicle · September 4, 2026

Augusta Chronicle, September 2026: six Richmond County Sheriff's Office employees lost their jobs and were charged since June, and the sheriff tightened access to the Flock system. Charges, not convictions.

Since June, deputies Joshua Johnson, Jaquarius Yarbrough and Jose Ferrer; investigators Curtis Hoskins and Sean Morrow; and Lt. John McKenzie all lost their jobs and were charged with misuse of license plate readers and violating their oath of office.

Augusta Chronicle, September 2026: six Richmond County Sheriff's Office employees lost their jobs and were charged since June, and the sheriff tightened access to the Flock system. Charges, not convictions.

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