CORDELE, Ga. (AP) – A south Georgia elected official has been indicted on felony and misdemeanor charges after police said he interfered in the investigation of a fatal accident in June.
WALB-TV reports a Crisp County grand jury returned the indictments Monday against Cordele City Commissioner Royce Reeves Sr.
Reeves is indicted for felony obstruction of law enforcement and felony violation of his oath as a public official. He’s also indicted for misdemeanor obstruction of law enforcement, misdemeanor criminal trespass and misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
The felonies are punishable by one to five years in prison.
Reeves did not immediately respond Friday to a Facebook message seeking comment.