Primary government source
Michael Steffman
Authorities’ allegations and reported case history are preserved alongside source provenance.
GA-BRASELTON-STEFFMAN-2025-11-19
Michael Steffman
GBI said Steffman misused automated license plate recognition systems to harass and stalk multiple individuals.
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Last verified September 5, 2026
//Person
Name
Michael Steffman
Role title
Police Chief
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
Braselton Police Department
City
Braselton
County
Jackson / Barrow / Gwinnett / Hall
State
Georgia
//Current status
Status
Resigned / Arrested / Charged
Employment outcome
Resigned / announced retirement before arrest
Arrest date
November 19, 2025
Jail
Jackson County Jail
Case-status notes
Steffman announced his resignation and retirement for personal reasons on Nov. 19, 2025, hours before his arrest. GBI said the case would be provided to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
GBI said Steffman misused automated license plate recognition systems to harass and stalk multiple individuals.
Technology type
Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Not specified in source
Vendor note
Unknown
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
Unknown
Misuse end
Unknown
Known alleged search count
Unknown
Known duration
Unknown
Non-law-enforcement useStalking / harassment
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
GBI investigation requested by Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Investigating agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Known charge count
Unknown
Charges
Violation of Oath by Public Officer; Stalking; Harassing Communications; multiple counts of Misuse of Automated License Plate Recognition Systems
//Timeline
Resigned
Steffman announced his resignation and retirement for personal reasons on Nov. 19, 2025, hours before his arrest. GBI said the case would be provided to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.
Arrested / Charged
Steffman announced his resignation and retirement for personal reasons on Nov. 19, 2025, hours before his arrest. GBI said the case would be provided to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.
Charges updated
Violation of Oath by Public Officer; Stalking; Harassing Communications; multiple counts of Misuse of Automated License Plate Recognition Systems
GBI investigation requested by Jackson County Sheriff's Office
GBI said case would be provided to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.
Unknown
GBI said case would be provided to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.
Arrested / Charged
GBI said case would be provided to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.
Arrested / Charged
GBI said case would be provided to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.
//Sources
Credible published reporting