Monroe County could have 8 inmates finishing their sentence during May

By Macon Times

Apr 23, 2023

The sentences of eight inmates in Monroe County could be completed in May, releasing them from the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

These inmates have a maximum possible release date that falls in May. The State considers these dates as when the longest-running sentence with time served for a criminal is set to expire. The actual release date of those incarcerated in Georgia jails could happen earlier due to the inmate being granted clemency.

The inmate who could be released during May who served the longest amount of time was Gavin Austin Peppers for Computer Pornography. Gavin Austin Peppers spent more than 20 years incarcerated.

Georgia imprisons a higher percentage of its population than any other democracy in the world, locking up 968 per 100,000 people.

State’s spend between $25,000 and $30,000 on average annually on incarcerated individuals.

Georgia’s crime rate increased in recent years, leading to higher incarceration numbers and more taxpayer money spent on prisoners.

Accusations of mistreatment of inmates, riots, deadly assaults on inmates, attacks on correctional officers, and concerns about the poor physical condition of the facilities are a continual problem in Georgia.

Data irregularities can be caused by inmates transferring around the state, and being released earlier than their maximum possible release date. Further information about parole and pardons in Georgia can be found here.

Inmates are often transferred around the state of Georgia, which can create data irregularities.

Inmates Being Released who Were Sentenced in Monroe County in May

Name	Offense	Supervised Release Date	Holding Facility
Glenn Luke Appleford	Terrorist Threats & Acts	05/04/2023	Burruss Correctional Training Center
Joel Guillen Cardenas	Aggravated Assault	05/05/2023	Burruss Correctional Training Center
Aqueous Javantise Benton	Aggravated Stalking	05/10/2023	Burruss Correctional Training Center
James Colby Thomas	Robbery by Sudden Snatching	05/15/2023	Burruss Correctional Training Center
Gavin Austin Peppers	Computer Pornography	05/16/2023	Burruss Correctional Training Center
Zeb William Daniel	Violation Motor Vehicle Law	05/16/2023	Burruss Correctional Training Center
Lamphanh Luangkhot	Aggravated Assault	05/18/2023	Burruss Correctional Training Center
Andre Dion Thomas	Aggravated Assault of a Peace Officer	05/28/2023	Burruss Correctional Training Center