Madison County Code Enforcement Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence, Child Cruelty Charges

Authorities say Diego Ulloa-Reyes faces multiple charges related to alleged incidents at his home.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:35pm

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An extreme close-up of a pair of metal handcuffs against a dark background, conceptually representing the arrest of a public official on charges of domestic violence and harm to children.The arrest of a local code enforcement officer on domestic violence charges raises concerns about the abuse of public power.Danielsville Today

A 43-year-old Madison County code enforcement officer named Diego Ulloa-Reyes was arrested last week and charged with aggravated assault and two counts of first-degree cruelty to children, according to local authorities.

Why it matters

The arrest of a public official on such serious charges raises concerns about abuse of power, the safety of domestic partners and children, and the integrity of local government oversight.

The details

Police say the charges against Ulloa-Reyes stem from alleged incidents that occurred at his home in Danielsville, Georgia. The specific details of the alleged crimes have not been released, but the charges indicate the involvement of domestic violence and harm to children.

  • Ulloa-Reyes was arrested last week on March 24, 2026.

The players

Diego Ulloa-Reyes

A 43-year-old code enforcement officer for Madison County, Georgia who was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and two counts of first-degree cruelty to children.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the need for thorough background checks and ongoing monitoring of public officials entrusted with enforcement roles, as well as the importance of swift action to protect vulnerable populations from abuse of power.