Fulton County contract nurse arrested over inmate medication

What happened

The Fulton County sheriff said a contract nurse was arrested after giving an inmate unauthorized medication. The sheriff also said the nurse and the inmate had romantic ties.

The arrest involves a nurse working under contract in Fulton County and an inmate. The sheriff’s statement links the arrest to the medication allegedly provided to the inmate.

What is known about the allegation

The medication was not identified. The sheriff’s statement also did not identify the nurse or the inmate, state where the arrest took place, or describe the alleged romantic relationship beyond saying the two had ties.

The known allegation is limited to the unauthorized transfer of medication from the contract nurse to the inmate. No additional details about the inmate’s condition, the nurse’s duties or how officials discovered the alleged conduct were stated.

What happens next

The case will proceed through the criminal justice system after the arrest. Court records and statements from prosecutors or the sheriff’s office may establish the specific charge, the medication involved and the next scheduled court proceeding.

An arrest is an allegation, not a finding of guilt. Any court outcome would be determined through the legal process.