Former Ga. deputy accused of burglarizing home, stalking victim

A Georgia deputy is off the job after allegedly committing multiple crimes including burglary.

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On July 19, the Alapaha Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into former 33-year-old Cook County Sheriff’s Office Dep. Trey Kenny, of Hahira, Georgia.

The investigation revealed that Kenny burglarized a home between June 30 and July 11. Authorities said he also committed several other crimes during the burglary, which led to his current charges.

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The sheriff’s office terminated Kenny on July 7.

He was arrested on July 21 by the GBI and charged with first-degree burglary, two counts of eavesdropping and surveillance, theft by taking, second-degree criminal damage to property, three counts of possession of a firearm during a felony, stalking, and violation of oath of office.

It’s unclear whose home he targeted or his relationship to the victim or victims.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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