HOMERVILE, Ga. — The police chief of a south Georgia city has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Dearin “Mack” Drury, 40, was the Chief of Police at the Homerville Police Department.
The arrest stemmed from an incident involving improper evidence handling on Feb. 19 at the Homerville Police Department.
He is charged with theft by taking, possession of marijuana, false statements and writings, and violation of oath of office.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Once the investigation is complete, the case will be prosecuted by the Alapaha Judicial Circuit District Attorney.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Douglas at (912) 389-4103. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.