10/11/2026
UPDATE: SUBJECT IN CUSTODY
The individual we were searching for in the Crest Drive area has been located and is now in law enforcement custody.
We appreciate everyoneโs patience, cooperation, and assistance during this incident. Great work by our deputies and law enforcement partners in bringing this situation to a safe conclusion!
Thank you to the Cochran Police Department, Georgia State Patrol, DNR, and the Georgia Department of Corrections K-9 unit.
๐จ LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE โ PLEASE BE AWARE ๐จ
The Bleckley County Sheriffโs Office currently has an increased law enforcement presence in the area of Crest Drive near Highway 126 and the Highway 87 Bypass.
Deputies are actively searching for the individual pictured below after he fled from a traffic stop. The individual was last seen wearing a Dr Pepper hoodie and blue pajama pants. He also has active warrants out of Fayetteville, Georgia.
We want to reassure everyone that there is no known danger to the public at this time. However, residents in the area may notice additional law enforcement activity as deputies continue their search.
If you see this individual or have information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Bleckley County Sheriffโs Office, either by calling 911 or 478-934-4545. We ask that you do not approach him yourself.
We appreciate everyoneโs patience and cooperation as we work to locate this individual.
Sheriff Daniel Cape