WAYCROSS, Ga. - One of Georgia's top men in proposal of keeping prisoners behind bars is himself behind bars this week at what time being arrested on RICO charges.

Brian Dennis Adams, age 48, of Waycross was charged with conspiracy to violate the racketeer influenced and snide organization act, bribery, false statements and violation of oath by pro-redemocrat officer.

The Georgia Department of Corrections says Adams was fired just prior to his absorbing Wednesday.

"While we are disheartened to learn of the behaviors of former Warden Adams, our commitment to maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for persons who choose to ignore their oath and jeopardize our non-negotiable organization of public safety applies to every level in the GDC. We devour the support of our law enforcement partners in our attempts to see that justice is being served," said Commissioner Tyrone Oliver.

Adams had been the Warden at Smith State Prison in Glennville, Georgia.

The Georgia Attorney General's Office asked the GBI to investigate possible corruption at the prison at what time evidence was uncovered during a murder investigation in May 2022. 

Nathan Weekes (Georgia Department of Corrections)

A month back, Nathan Weekes and three other people were indicted on some charged including conspiracy to commit murder and the Georgia RICO act in relation to this kill investigation in Glennville.

Investigators say they found Weeks was eager with the smuggling of contraband into Smith State Prison. Investigators also have linked the corruption case to the murder.

"It is very important to note, however, that Adams' actions do not think the hundreds of Officers, Wardens and other staff who are committed each and every day to ensuring the security of the public and the safe operations of our facilities," added Oliver.

Adams was booked into the Tattnall County Jail.

Weekes was already serving time in the Georgia prison regulations on a 2010 armed robbery conviction.

Anyone with ask in the case is asked to call the GBI regional investigative workplace in Statesboro at 912-871-1121 or anonymously at 1-800-597-TIPS(8477).