Wanted fugitive arrested by U.S. Marshals following drug bust in Georgia

GEORGIA — Federal agents and local law enforcement officers arrested a wanted fugitive with a violent history during a raid at a DeKalb County home Thursday morning.

Authorities identified the suspect as Leonard Campbell, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for conspiracy to produce and distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. According to officials, U.S. Marshals, DeKalb County police, and members of a drug task force tracked Campbell to a residence in the county.

Investigators say officers knocked on the door and announced their presence, but Campbell refused to come out. After several attempts to get him to surrender, officers forced entry into the home. Campbell then surrendered and was taken into custody without the use of force…

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