Chief Ashley Wilson arrested

ASHLEY WILSON, 40, BROXTON GA

The Coffee County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), has launched a comprehensive investigation into allegations against Nicholls Police Department Chief Ashley Wilson, age 40, of Broxton, Georgia. The allegations involve inappropriate communications and conduct involving a minor.

On the evening of Wednesday, June 18th, just prior to midnight, the Sheriff's Office received a report concerning an officer from the Nicholls Police Department allegedly involved in an inappropriate relationship with a minor. An immediate response by a detective initiated an initial assessment, which determined that the allegations warranted a full-scale investigation. Sheriff Fred Cole subsequently contacted the GBI to ensure an impartial and thorough inquiry.

The investigation revealed that Wilson had exchanged inappropriate text messages with a 15-year-old girl from Nicholls, Georgia. The girl's mother discovered the messages and reported the incident to an officer with the Nicholls Police Department, who then relayed the information to the Coffee County Sheriff's Office.

Further investigation uncovered that Wilson had sent numerous texts to the minor, discussing a desire to engage in a sexual relationship. Many of these messages were sent while Wilson was on duty, raising serious concerns about misconduct and abuse of authority.

As a result of the investigation, Wilson was arrested and is currently being held at the Coffee County Pre-Trial Detention Center. She has been charged with the following offenses:

- Three counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes

- One count of criminal attempt to commit child molestation

- Violation of oath of office

- Conspiracy to commit child molestation

"We take these allegations very seriously and will pursue justice diligently to ensure the safety of all residents," Sheriff Cole stated.