Update: Man Wanted in Oconee on Battery, Aggravated Stalking Charges
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports 20-year-old Brett Almand Benson has turned himself into the jail.
Update at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 26: Benson has turned himself in to the jail, the Sheriff's Office reported. The following was also posted on Facebook: Sheriff Berry met with Dr. Flora Tydings, the president of Athens Tech, this morning concerning the search for Brett Almand Benson. Dr. Tydings has apologized for the mix-up yesterday, and she acknowledged that Benson was indeed on campus yesterday. She has assured us that such a misunderstanding will not take place again. Dr. Tydings also expressed that she is committed to the safety and security of Athens Tech’s students, faculty, and staff. We appreciate Dr. Tydings’ attention to this matter and her concern for the events of yesterday. We have always worked well with Athens Tech, and we will…
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