Fugitive Wanted for Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault Arrested While Fishing in South Macon

MACON, Ga. — A fugitive wanted in connection with a family violence case in Newton County was arrested while fishing in south Macon after a brief search involving local and federal law enforcement agencies.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said deputies from its Patrol Division assisted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in locating and apprehending the wanted individual.

The fugitive was sought in connection with a Newton County family violence investigation involving multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault, false imprisonment, kidnapping and aggravated battery.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies conducted a brief search before locating the suspect fishing in south Macon.

Deputies took the fugitive into custody and transported him to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.

He was subsequently picked up and transferred to Newton County, where he will face the charges stemming from the family violence case.