AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled new details regarding the apprehension of a former deputy, shedding light on a case involving prescription drug theft.
According to comprehensive reports, Diana Santiago, a former deputy, has been linked to a known gang member allegedly collaborating with a CVS pharmacy technician to illicitly obtain prescription drugs from patients.
The investigation took a significant turn on September 9th when Santiago reportedly met with a victim who claimed their medication had been collected from the Walton Way CVS by an unidentified individual.
Authorities have revealed that surveillance footage captured the drugs being collected at the drive-through by Chad Walker, who is suspected of being associated with the gang Loyalty Over Everything (L.O.E.).
Intriguingly, Walker was purportedly driving a vehicle registered to CVS pharmacist Sabel Williams.
Williams was subsequently arrested and questioned by Diana Santiago and another deputy concerning the narcotics theft. During the interview, Williams reportedly denied any involvement, asserting that Walker was the focus of the ongoing investigation.
Following the interview, Santiago disclosed that she dated Walker in the past.
Reports go on to say that on September 19th, Santiago saw Walker at a club and attempted to arrest him. He took off in a vehicle and fled the scene. Walker is currently wanted and has warrants on drug charges.
On October 15th, another RCSO deputy was contacted by Sabel Williams. She allegedly said that Walker reported everything back to her regarding her interview with police.
That deputy then contacted his supervisor regarding Diana Santiago.
She was arrested October 20th and charged with Violation of Oath of Office, Conspiracy to Purchase or Possess a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Street Gang Activity and booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center.
