Inmate suffers serious injury during altercation

On September 24, 2026, staff with the Coffee County Jail were notified that an inmate was experiencing a medical emergency. Jail staff and medical personnel immediately responded and attempted to provide assistance.

During the response, it was determined that the inmate identified as 47 year old Charles Christian Levy had been involved in an altercation with another inmate and had sustained injuries requiring additional medical attention. Levy was transported to a trauma center for treatment.

Levy later succumbed to those injuries on October 6, 2026, while receiving medical care.

Levy’s family has been notified.

Due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, Sheriff Fred Cole has requested that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation conduct an independent investigation.

No further information will be released at this time while the investigation remains ongoing.