A DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office detention officer was fired and arrested on charges of beating an inmate with a baton over Fourth of July weekend.

Martin Douglas, 50, was charged with aggravated assault with a weapon and violation of oath of office by a public officer. He was booked and released on a $20,000 bond on Monday.

According to arrest warrants, Douglas entered an inmate’s cell on July 4 at the DeKalb County Jail and repeatedly struck the inmate several times with a baton. Douglas also allegedly hit the inmate three times with a closed fist to the face.

The inmate has mental health issues and threw feces at Douglas, according to the warrants.

According to Georgia police records, Douglas served as a jailer from March 4, 2024, until he voluntarily resigned on April 13, 2024. He

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