Late Captain Justin Bedwell recognized with medal of honor
Late Captain Justin Bedwell recognized with medal of honor By Bobby Poitevint | May 12, 2021 at 6:54 PM EDT - Updated May 13 at 12:04 AM
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) -Not a dry eye was in sight as many law enforcement officers and others continue to remember and honor the late Decatur County Sheriff’s Office’s Justin Bedwell.
Just over two months ago,
After his death, he was later promoted to Captain.
Southwest Georgia law enforcement officers and so many more are not letting his legacy of 20 years on the force be lost.
A ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with national police week.
Judge: No bond for brothers accused in murder of Decatur County deputy
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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.