The Georgia Bureau Investigation (GBI) said it arrested a former north Georgia deputy who was shot during a struggle over a gun with a suspect for allegedly making false statements and violating his oath of office in connection with the incident.

A former Towns County deputy, Austin Bradburn, was arrested by the GBI for allegedly fabricating a story about being shot during a traffic stop. He faces charges of filing a false report and oath violation.

Austin Bradburn, a former Towns County deputy, had reported that he was shot during a struggle that took place during a traffic stop last month.

A former deputy is facing charges including filing a false report about being shot back in December, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.

The Georgia Bureau Investigation said it arrested a former north Georgia deputy who was shot during a struggle with a suspect over a gun for allegedly making false statements about the incident.