Georgia police officer charged with stalking, breaking into home
Columbus police were sent to a home on Chattsworth Road on Sunday in response to a burglary.
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Investigators suspected that a member of the Columbus Police Department may have been involved.
They later confirmed Officer Jonathan Robertson, 23, was involved in the burglary.
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Robertson was charged with burglary, stalking and terroristic threats.
Officials with the police department confirmed that Robertson has been placed on administrative leave without pay while they investigate.
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