Wanted fugitive from Georgia arrested in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Washington County's Sheriff's Office arrested a wanted fugitive from Fulton County, Georgia, on Monday evening.
According to a news release, the WCSO received a BOLO shortly after 6 p.m. for a white 2000 Buick Sedan being driven by 62-year-old Melvin Sutton.
Authorities said that Sutton was being searched for on the charges of felony murder and three counts of neglect to a disabled adult.
The WCSO conducted a traffic stop after observing the vehicle traveling north on State Road 77. A hit was sent and the warrant was confirmed.
Sutton was arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail without further incident, authorities said.
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