Validated gang member arrested by Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office

COLUMBUS, Ga. ( WRBL ) — Tuesday, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a validated gang member wanted in two states.

Ricardo Samayoa was arrested as part of a joint operation involving the the Columbus Police Department, United States Marshal’s Services, and the FBI. According to the sheriff’s office Samayoa is a validated gang member and was also wanted by multiple agencies for various violent felony warrants in two states.

Samayoa was arrested on the following charges:

  • Felony Aggravated Assault – 12 Counts
  • Felony Criminal Damage To Property 2nd Degree – 2 Counts
  • Felony Armed Robbery By Firearm
  • Felony Aggravated Assault With Intent To Commit A Felony
  • Felony Grand Theft
  • Felony Violation Of Probation – 2 Counts

The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office says Samayoa was wanted in connection to a shooting on Cusseta Road which saw a school bus caught in the crossfire . The office says Samayoa was taking into custody without incident and has been transported to the Muscogee County Jail.

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