Murray Detention Officer charged with Sexual Battery

CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) – A former detention officer in Murray County has been charged with imprisoning a woman overnight and sexually assaulting her.

28 year old Kirk Martin was arrested on Friday.

The GBI says the incident happened overnight on Thursday in Rabun County in the northeast corner of Georgia.

The charges listed against Martin are:

• Aggravated Sexual Battery
• Rape
• Aggravated Assault (Family Violence)
• Criminal Attempt to Commit Sodomy
• False Imprisonment
• Obstructing/Hindering Emergency Call

The GBI and Murray County Sheriff’s Office are investigating.