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Fulton Jail Nurse Caught Giving Unauthorized Drugs
16 Sep
Summary
- A Fulton County Jail contract nurse was arrested for providing inmate medication.
- The nurse allegedly had a preexisting romantic relationship with the inmate.
- Surveillance video and phone records support the investigators' findings.
A contract nurse at the Fulton County Jail, Shakimia G. Johnson, was arrested on September 14 and charged with a felony. She is accused of providing prescription medication to an inmate, Caleb Sims, to whom she allegedly had a preexisting romantic relationship.
Investigators confirmed that Sims was not prescribed the medication, and its administration was not documented. Surveillance video captured Johnson delivering items to Sims under the guise of medical duties. Further evidence includes approximately 144 recorded phone calls and social media communications between the two.
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat stated the department has a zero-tolerance policy for compromising facility security. He asserted that anyone abusing their medical position will face arrest and prosecution, underscoring a commitment to accountability and trust.
