Gwinnett County, Ga. – A fugitive wanted on aggravated battery and robbery charges was arrested Feb. 6 in Fulton County.
According to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, the agency’s Fugitive Unit worked with the Union City Police Department to arrest Matthew Johnson in Fulton County, Georgia.
Johnson was wanted by the Gwinnett County Police Department for allegedly committing aggravated battery and robbery by force, authorities said. Officials did not release additional details about the alleged incidents, including when they occurred.
The sheriff’s office said Johnson was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Gwinnett County Jail.
The arrest was announced Monday, Feb. 10. Authorities have not yet released information regarding bond, court dates or additional charges.
Law enforcement agencies across metro Atlanta routinely coordinate to locate and apprehend individuals wanted in neighboring jurisdictions. Cross-county operations can lead to increased patrol visibility in shared areas between Gwinnett and Fulton counties.
Anyone with information about wanted individuals is encouraged to contact the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office at 770-619-6655 or visit GwinnettCountySheriff.org.
The case remains under investigation.
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