Georgia Bailiff Arrested for Allegedly Selling Fake CPR Certifications

Lima, OH, October 5, 2026 —

A court bailiff in Thomson, Georgia, has been arrested and faces charges for allegedly providing fraudulent CPR certifications to employees of local childcare and adult care facilities. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced the arrest of James Ed Lewis, who is accused of selling certifications that were not legitimately issued.

• Individual Charged: James Ed Lewis, identified as a court bailiff.
• Allegations: Selling fake CPR certifications.
• Targeted Facilities: Local daycare and adult care facilities.
• Investigating Agency: Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

According to the GBI, Lewis was not authorized or certified to issue the CPR certifications that are often required for employees working in sensitive care environments such as daycares and facilities for adults.

The specific timeline of the alleged illegal activity and the number of individuals or facilities affected have not been detailed. Furthermore, the exact nature of the charges filed against Lewis and potential penalties were not immediately available. Information regarding Lewis’s employment status with the court following his arrest was also not provided.

The GBI stated that the investigation is ongoing. The agency did not release further details regarding the methodology used to identify the alleged fraudulent certifications or the extent of their distribution among employees in Thomson and surrounding areas.

Story summarized from the original created by Ethan Hunter, Gray News staff on www.hometownstations.com, see more information here.

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