Jail Worker Charged With Having Sexual Relationship with Inmate
A contract jail worker at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center was charged today with having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate and is now being held without bond.
An investigation began February 2 when Aramark Food Services contacted the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office about one of its employees possibly having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.
41-year-old Romenia Williams worked in the kitchen at the Detention Center, but was employed by Aramark Food Services.
A news release from the Sheriff’s Office says Williams was questioned Friday about the allegations and admitted to being in a sexual relationship with an inmate while she was working.
“Investigators also interviewed the inmate who confirmed he was in an ongoing relationship with Williams,” according to a statement from the Sheriff’s Office.
Williams was arrested today and charged with one count of Sexual Assault by Persons with Supervisory or Disciplinary Authority and one count of Sodomy.
Williams is being held in the Detention Center.
Man Sought in Domestic Assault in Grovetown
The Grovetown Police Department is looking for 36-year-old Joshua P. Hymas, who has multiple warrants for domestic assault. Police say Hymas has connections in Grovetown, Columbia County and Richmond County.
Description of Joshua P. Hymas
- White
- 5’8″
- 170 pounds
- Brown hair
- Brown eyes
Grovetown Police say Hymas should not be approached. If you see him or have any information, call 911 or the Grovetown Police Department at (706) 863-1212.
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Peach Orchard Road
A man died after being hit by a vehicle Sunday on Peach Orchard Road.
Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen said 53-year-old Eric L. Jenkins of the 2500 block of Lumpkin Road, was hit Sunday afternoon between Morning Drive and Balfour Street.
He was taken to Wellstar MCG where he was pronounced dead at 4:30 pm.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
