Macon, Georgia – A K-9 unit tracked down a fleeing suspect during a traffic stop, leading to an arrest involving outstanding warrants and a reportedly stolen firearm.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies with the S.R.T. Unit and K-9 Interdiction Unit responded after a male suspect allegedly ran from officers on foot during a traffic stop. Authorities said the individual attempted to evade capture by fleeing into a nearby area.
Officials reported that a K-9 deputy tracked and located the suspect at an abandoned home, where he was allegedly hiding inside a shed. The sheriff’s office stated the man was wanted on outstanding warrants at the time of the stop.
Deputies also reported that the suspect was allegedly in possession of a stolen firearm when he was taken into custody. No injuries were reported during the incident.
The sheriff’s office did not immediately release the suspect’s name or the specific charges connected to the outstanding warrants. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incidents involving foot pursuits and K-9 deployments can temporarily affect nearby neighborhoods and traffic, particularly during roadside stops. Commuters and residents in the area may have noticed increased law enforcement activity during the search.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
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