Ex DeKalb cop admits trading sex for no arrest
A former DeKalb County Police officer has pleaded guilty to forcing two women to perform oral sex on him in exchange for his agreeing not to arrest them, the DeKalb District Attorney's Office said.
Javier Garces was sentenced to three years of which 30 days are to be spent in jail and the rest on probation. “Garces’ actions were inexcusable and unacceptable for a sworn officer charged with keeping peace and justice. Instead of upholding his oath of office, he preyed on the very people he was tasked to protect,” District Attorney Robert James said. On Monday, Garces pleaded guilty to two counts of sodomy and one count of violating his oath of office in January and February of 2009. He must now register as a sex offender, the DA's office said.
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