Gwinnett County, Georgia – A fugitive wanted on multiple felony charges was arrested after a traffic stop in Duluth, according to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office reported that Emmanuel Dawodu was taken into custody on February 2 following an investigation by the Fugitive Unit. Dawodu was allegedly wanted in Gwinnett County on charges including aggravated assault, battery, criminal attempt to commit a felony, and burglary with intent to commit a felony.
According to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, investigators conducted mobile surveillance and later located Dawodu at the Georgia State University Alpharetta Campus. Deputies followed the vehicle into Gwinnett County, where a felony traffic stop was conducted in Duluth with assistance from K-9 deputies.
Authorities said Dawodu was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Gwinnett County Jail. No injuries were reported during the arrest.
The sheriff’s office did not release additional details about the underlying incidents connected to the charges. The investigation remains ongoing, and all charges are allegations until proven in court.
Officials encouraged the public to continue providing tips related to wanted individuals. Anyone with information can contact the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office at 770-619-6655 or submit tips through GwinnettCountySheriff.org.
The arrest may be relevant for commuters and students in the Duluth and Alpharetta areas, where the surveillance and traffic stop occurred during normal daytime activity.
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