Fulton sheriff’s deputy indicted for sex trafficking in Cobb

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of Courtney Lofton, a Fulton County sheriff’s deputy, on sex trafficking charges.

The AG’s Office said Lofton, 31, faces one count of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude. Lofton, who is from Atlanta, is accused of soliciting a 17-year-old girl for sex in October of last year.

Lofton’s indictment is a result of a joint human trafficking investigation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit, and Homeland Security Investigations.

In a statement, the A.G. said,  “Those who wear the uniform are entrusted to protect and defend their fellow citizens, and when that trust is broken, it is difficult to restore. This indictment is part of a larger investigation conducted by our state and federal partners, and we will keep working with them to ensure all buyers are held accountable. We appreciate the assistance and cooperation of Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat as we continue our efforts to protect Georgia’s children from human trafficking.”

GBI Director Mike Register said. “It is of utmost importance that officers who violate their oath to protect and serve be held accountable for their actions.”

The AG’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit presented evidence to a Cobb grand jury, resulting in Lofton’s indictment on Friday. Lofton was immediately arrested and booked into the Cobb County jail. According to jail records, Lofton is not eligible for bond.

According to Carr’s Office, no further information about the investigation or the indictment will be released at this time.