UPDATE published on Nov. 19, 2025 @ 6:42 p.m.:
After it was reported the Town of Braselton’s Police Chief stepped down and retired on Wednesday, it’s been revealed the decision was made due to harassment and stalking charges against him.
The former chief, 49-year-old Michael Steffman, was recently sworn-in in April of this year. He had been with the department since 2005.
On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced Steffman was arrested and charged with violation of oath by a public officer, stalking, harassing communications, and multiple counts of misuse of automated license plate recognition systems after a months-long investigation.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) requested the GBI’s assistance in the case. The investigation revealed Steffman had allegedly misused the automated license plate recognition system to harass and stalk multiple people.
Steffman was taken into custody and booked into the Jackson County Jail.
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Original story published on Nov. 19, 2025 @ 12:15 p.m.:
The top figure for the Town of Braselton’s Police Department is stepping away from the department and retiring.
A formal announcement from the Town of Braselton’s social media page on Wednesday says that Police Chief Michael Steffman has announced his retirement and resignation from the department for what was listed as “personal reasons.”
Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Scott says in the press release that Zach Tiller has been appointed as the Interim Chief of Police, effective immediately.
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