Man suspected of stealing from jewelry store in Orange Park Mall is a former Georgia police officer

ORANGE PARK, Fla. — Action News Jax has learned a man accused of stealing watches from a jewelry store at the Orange Park Mall is a former police officer.

Ernest Ferguson, 28, is facing one count of grand theft in Clay County, according to court records.

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Deputies say he stole three watches from Watches Plus on New Year’s Day.

In June, Ferguson was involved in a deadly shooting as a member of the Savannah Police Department.

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A woman named Saudi Lee was killed. The case is still being reviewed by a grand jury to see if Ferguson will face criminal charges.

On Sept. 11, Ferguson was pulled over in Liberty County, Ga., for speeding. He was given a breathalyzer test and then arrested for DUI.

That led the Savannah Police Department to decide to fire Ferguson.

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