Atlanta officer arrested for allegedly hindering arrest of...

An Atlanta police officer faces a preliminary hearing in Fulton County Superior Court on Friday on felony charges.

Officer Tommy L. Williams was arrested May 21 on charges of obstruction of a law enforcement officer, a misdemeanor, violation of oath by public officer and hindering apprehension of a criminal, both felonies, Channel 2 Action News reported.

Details were sparse Monday night about the background of the charges.

Please return to AJC.com for updates.

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