In a striking legal battle, a Georgia resident is challenging the actions of local law enforcement and municipal authorities following what he claims was a wrongful arrest. Darryl Webster filed a complaint on January 18, 2026, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against the City of South Fulton and Officer Marlon Quinn. The case has captured attention due to allegations of false arrest, malicious prosecution, and violations of open records laws.
The lawsuit stems from an incident on May 13, 2022, when Webster received a call about police executing a search warrant at his cousin’s home in South Fulton. His cousin and partner were being arrested, leaving their young children without care. Concerned for their well-being, Webster traveled from Smyrna to pick up the children but was instead arrested upon arrival. According to the complaint, Officer Marlon Quinn subsequently took out warrants against Webster for various drug-related charges despite knowing that Webster had no involvement in drug activities. “Quinn knew that he had no information that Webster sold or aided in the sale of drugs,” states the complaint.
Webster’s legal team argues that Quinn falsely identified him as involved in drug trafficking operations without any supporting evidence. The affidavit used to justify his arrest merely alleged that Webster was “identified to be selling or aiding in the operation of a drug house,” an accusation they claim is baseless and knowingly false. The charges against Webster were dismissed on February 10, 2025, highlighting what his attorneys describe as an absence of any incriminating evidence.
Adding another layer to this complex case are allegations against the City of South Fulton for failing to comply with open records requests made by Webster’s attorneys seeking documentation related to his arrest and prosecution. Instead of providing requested records, the city allegedly responded with obfuscation and misinformation. For instance, they claimed not to have custody over certain documents and provided unrelated video footage when pressed for evidence pertinent to Webster’s case.
Webster is pursuing justice through state and federal claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for violations of his Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights. He seeks compensatory damages for his wrongful incarceration and punitive damages aimed at deterring future misconduct by law enforcement officials. Additionally, he demands statutory penalties under Georgia’s Open Records Act due to the city’s alleged failure to produce relevant documents.
Representing Darryl Webster are attorneys Zack Greenamyre and Samantha Funt from Mitchell Shapiro Greenamyre & Funt LLP based in Atlanta. The case is presided over by Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr., bearing Case ID: 1:26-cv-00204-TWT.
Source: 126cv204_Darryl_Webster_v_City_of_South_Fulton_Complaint_Northern_District_of_Georgia.pdf
