The Vidalia Police Department chief and Glynn County Police Department chief have been indicted in Glynn County. Chief Brian Scott took over the Vidalia Police Department in August of 2019. He previously worked at the Glynn County Police Department when the alleged incident occurred.
The indictment charges Scott with two counts of violation of oath by a public officer, one count of influencing a witness, and one count of criminal attempt to commit a felony. John Powell, placed on administrative leave with pay in Glynn County, is charged with three counts of violating the oath of office, two counts of influencing a witness, and one count of a criminal attempt to commit a felony. The Glynn County Police Department mishandled the case of Ahmaud Arbery where he was gunned down by a former Glynn County Detective.