Brothers accused in murder of Decatur County deputy enter not guilty plea
WTXL ABC 27
and last updated 2021-06-09 09:41:55-04
DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WTXL) â Two brothers accused in an officer-involved shooting in Brinson entered not guilty pleas on Tuesday for the murder of Decatur County Sheriff s Office Captain Justin Bedwell.
Brad and Troy Phillips had their first court appearance Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Their next court date is scheduled for the third week of August.
In March, Magistrate Judge Maggie Smith denied their bond due to the danger and risk the brothers pose to the community.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Troy Phillips and Brad Phillips have been charged with the following for the murder of Decatur County Sheriff s Office Captain Justin Bedwell:
Funeral services held for Decatur Co. Sheriffâs Office captain By Bobby Poitevint | March 4, 2021 at 5:17 PM EST - Updated March 4 at 11:51 PM
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) -Many people are mourning the loss of Decatur County Sheriffâs Office Captain Justin Bedwell.
Funeral services took place Thursday.
They started in the only way a true Star Wars fan would have it, with Darth Vaderâs anthem playing.
Seats in Centennial Field Stadium were full of many people who came to pay their final respects to the father, son, husband, friend, and officer, gone too soon.
Some of Justinâs sense of humor made its way to the podium.
By Tyler Jacobs
Mar 2, 2021
Multiple law enforcement agencies from across north Florida and South Georgia honored slain Decatur County Sheriff’s Office Captain Justin Bedwell as his body is brought home Tuesday morning. The procession escorted his body from Tallahassee, Florida, to Bainbridge, Georgia.
Captain Justin Bedwell succumbed to injuries that were sustained in the line of duty, Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Brinson, GA, while assisting Seminole County Sheriff’s Office in a high-speed chase where shots had been fired at Sheriff’s Deputies.
Sheriff Griffin posted the following statement to the DCSO Facebook page: Captain Bedwell is a 19-year veteran of the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office. Captain Bedwell is a Patrol Commander, Training Officer and a highly valued member of the Command Staff. He trained many of the younger deputies that currently work for this community. Captain Bedwell will be truly missed and we are devastated by his passing. Please continue t
Judge: No bond for brothers accused in murder of Decatur County deputy
WTXL ABC 27
and last updated 2021-03-03 10:26:55-05
DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WTXL) â Two brothers accused in an officer-involved shooting in Brinson will stay behind bars without bond as they face charges for the murder of Decatur County Sheriff s Office Captain Justin Bedwell.
Decatur Sheriff Wiley Griffin told ABC 27 the felony murder charges against Troy Phillips and Brad Phillips were transferred to be set by the superior court judges.
On Tuesday, Magistrate Judge Maggie Smith denied their bond due to the danger and risk the brothers pose to the community.