South Fulton police officer arrested, fired on sexual assault charges

South Fulton officer arrest The South Fulton Police Department has arrested Patrol Officer Micheal Shealey Cockran (age 30) for a sexual assault that occurred on the evening of March 21, 2026. Cochran is charged with sexual assault by a person with supervisory or disciplinary authority and violation of oath of office.

March 25, 2026 at 2:39 p.m. UTC

By WSB Radio News Staff

SOUTH FULTON, GA — A South Fulton police officer has been arrested and fired after being charged with sexual assault.

Authorities say 30-year-old Michael Cockran is charged with sexual assault by a person with supervisory or disciplinary authority and violation of oath of office.

Officials say Cockran has been booked into the Fulton County Jail.

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