Fugitive wanted for violent crimes arrested at metro Atlanta college campus

A fugitive wanted on multiple felony charges has been arrested after investigators tracked him to a metro Atlanta college campus.

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that deputies with the agency’s Fugitive Unit arrested Emmanuel Dawodu on Feb. 2 following an extensive surveillance operation.

Dawodu was wanted in Gwinnett County on several charges, including:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Battery
  • Criminal attempt to commit a felony
  • Burglary with intent to commit a felony

According to the sheriff’s office, investigators found Dawodu at the Georgia State University Alpharetta Campus while conducting mobile surveillance.

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Authorities say deputies and K-9 units followed Dawodu as he left the campus and drove back into Gwinnett County. Once in Duluth, investigators conducted a felony traffic stop and took him into custody…

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