Operation No Escape Captures 177 Fugitives Across Georgia
ATLANTA — The FBI Atlanta Field Office and the U.S. Marshals Service have announced the results of Operation No Escape, a six-week initiative that brought together federal, state, and local law enforcement to track down violent fugitives across Georgia.
In total, 177 fugitives were captured, including:
- 28 wanted for murder, homicide, or manslaughter
- 60 charged with assault
- 8 accused of crimes against children
Of those arrests, 56 were led by U.S. Marshals Service task forces.
“Here in Georgia, we aren’t standing idly by. We are addressing violent crime head-on through intelligence and partnerships,” said FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown. “We promise to continue our work to disrupt violent crimes, drug organizations, and human traffickers whose criminal acts devastate families and communities.”
U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Georgia Thomas Brown added:
“This is a message for all criminals, both foreign and domestic. If you harm United States citizens, you will not be allowed a moment of peace. You will be apprehended, and you will be prosecuted for your crimes.”
Arrest Totals by Region
- Metro Atlanta: 106
- Macon & Athens: 16
- Augusta & Statesboro: 9
- Cartersville, Dalton & Gainesville: 15
- Columbus, Albany & Valdosta: 27
- HJ-ATL Airport: 11
- Savannah & Brunswick: 5
Arrest Totals by Agency/Jurisdiction (selected highlights)
- Atlanta Police Department: 31
- DeKalb County: 25
- Henry County: 10
- Fulton County: 6
- Bibb County Sheriff’s Office: 5
- Gwinnett County: 4
- Richmond County: 3
- Columbus Police Department: 3
Fugitives were arrested from 58 different jurisdictions across Georgia, with support from federal partners including the FBI, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals Service.
Authorities emphasized that the operation specifically targeted individuals with outstanding warrants for violent crimes, including homicide, sexual assault, robbery, burglary, drug distribution, and crimes against children.
