Marietta PD internal investigation finds no ‘inappropriate actions’ by officer

(Mitchell Blahut - WTAP)

ATLANTA, Ga. - An inner affairs investigation by the Marietta Police Division discovered “no proof” of racist conduct by a commanding officer.

Two officers reportedly filed a grievance towards Maj. Patrick Bonito final month, alleging Bonito was racist towards Black officers beneath his command.

The division interviewed a number of workers, together with Bonito himself. Bonito admitted to utilizing an “inappropriate derogatory racial time period” 10 years in the past however acknowledged it was not directed at anybody individual.

A message from Chief Ferrell

Posted by Marietta, Georgia Police Division on Friday, January 20, 2023

Bonito has been transferred to a distinct shift, faraway from management and suspended for 40 hours with out pay.

In a Fb submit, Chief Martin Ferrell stated, “racism is not going to be tolerated by our company, internally or externally.”