ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Former Braselton Police Chief Michael Steffman has been arrested and accused of harassment and stalking, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

The GBI said a months-long investigation “revealed Steffman misused the automated license plate recognition systems to harass and stalk multiple individuals.”

Former Braselton police chief Michael Steffman (Braselton)

Steffman announced his retirement and resignation from the department Wednesday for “personal reasons,” effective immediately, the city said in a social media post.

Steffman had first been named interim police chief in 2024 before his position was made permanent in April. The Connecticut native had joined the Braselton Police Department in 2005.

He was charged with violation

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