2 men arrested for carrying contraband near Washington State Prison

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Two people have been arrested after they were caught in separate instances carrying contraband near Washington State Prison.

According to authorities, at around 7 A.M. on May 11th, deputies were alerted to a man seen running through a field near Washington State Prison, carrying several large bags, and Washington County Deputies and a GDC K-9 Unit quickly responded.

Authorities state that the K-9 unit tracked the suspect, who has been identified as Alonzo Holiday, 39, of Augusta, into the nearby woods, where he was found hiding, and he was taken into custody…

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