Suspect Sought After Traffic Stop, Firing Three Shots

Suspect sought after traffic stop, firing three shots

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) - Richmond County investigators are searching for a suspect after a traffic stop turned violent. Deputies say they pulled a person over on the 5700 block of Deans Bridge Road at Magnolia, south of Church Street, when the man exited the vehicle, dropped a gun, picked it up, and fled into the woods. Three gunshots were heard, and later found to be from a nearby homeowner who reportedly saw the suspect flee. Residents ar…

Traffic stop leads to manhunt on Deans Bridge Road; suspect identified, warrants pending

A traffic stop on Deans Bridge Road led to a manhunt after a suspect fled into the woods. Officials say the suspect has been identified and warrants will be issued