Five former officers arrested in connection to assault on an inmate
Left to Right: Joshua Riddle, Donna Pettyjohn, Logan Nelson, Billy Lingerfelt, Hannah Rittweger / Georgia Bureau of Investigations
ROME, Ga. (WDEF) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) has arrested five former officers for assault on an inmate August 2, 2024.
Out of the five arrested, three were corrections officers, one corrections investigator, and one Floyd County deputy.
June 5, 2024, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office requested the investigation after the inmate assault.
Joshua Riddle and Billy Lingerfelt are charged with the following:
- Aggravated Assault
- Terroristic Threats and Acts
- Battery
- Violation of Oath of Office
Donna Pettyjohn and Hannah Rittweger are charged with the following:
- Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault
- Conspiracy to Commit Terroristic Threats and Acts
- Conspiracy to Commit Battery
- False Statements
- Violation of Oath of Office
Logan Nelson is charged with party to the crimes of:
- Aggravated Assault
- Terroristic Threats and Acts
- Battery
- Violation of Oath of Office
All individuals listed are currently being held in the Floyd County Jail.
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
