Died in custody
Sidney Dewberry
In June 2022, Sidney Dewberry died in Lumpkin County, Georgia. According to records reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Lumpkin County deputies left him face down and handcuffed, with his head hanging off a police vehicle seat, for several minutes. The same records say the officers had canceled an ambulance and planned to arrest him instead.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff (neglect alleged). Deputies left him face down, handcuffed, with his head hanging off a vehicle seat for several minutes, and canceled an ambulance, according to records.
Reported by: news reports.