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The following was taken from a press release distributed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on March 7, 2025.
BROOKS COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Deandre Tucker, age 33, of Quitman, GA, with one count of felony Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree, and his wife, Micayla Tucker, age 30 of Quitman, GA with one count of felony Cruelty to Children in the 2nd Degree with Negligence. Deandre Tucker is a Quitman Police Officer.
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, the GBI was requested by the Quitman Police Department to investigate an allegation of child abuse against a current Quitman police officer.
Agents responded to collect evidence and conduct interviews. Based on the severity of the visible injuries on the child, the Tuckers were arrested.
Both were booked into the Brooks County Jail.
This case is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the GBI Investigative Office in Thomasville at 229-225-4090. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
Inquiries related to Deandre Tucker’s employment status should be directed to the Quitman Police Department.