Jailer Arrested For Violation Of Oath

Imari Bailey, 24, Douglas, GA

On Monday, June 1, 2026, officials with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, along with members of the Criminal Investigation Division, arrested 24 year old Imari Bailey following an extensive investigation into illegal activity within the Coffee County Jail.

Bailey was hired approximately six months ago as a jailer. According to investigators, Bailey smuggled contraband into the jail violating her oath of office and committing multiple felony offenses.

Bailey has been charged with OCGA 42-4-13 Violation of Oath by a Public Officer, OCGA 42-5-18 Providing Contraband to an Inmate, and OCGA 16-10-1 Guard Lines and Jail Violations, more charges may be applied pending the conclusion of the investigation. Each occurrence is a felony offense.

Fred Cole has made it clear from day one that every employee of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is given both a path to success and a clear understanding of the consequences that follow misconduct. During orientation, Sheriff Cole emphasizes to every new hire, “If you violate your oath of office, bring contraband into this jail, or engage in inappropriate relationships with inmates, we will find out and you will be charged and booked into the jail.”

While it is impossible to know an individual’s true intentions on their first day, the Sheriff’s Office remains committed to operating with honor, integrity, compassion, and professionalism through every safeguard and accountability measure available within the institution. When those standards are violated, decisive action will be taken to protect the integrity of the justice system and maintain the public’s trust.