The Brief
- FBI Fugitive Arrested: Justin Smith, 27, was captured in Atlanta after a routine traffic stop led to his identification.
- Attempted Escape: Smith tried to flee in his vehicle and on foot, but officers caught him and found a fake ID in his possession.
- Wanted for Murder: Smith was on the FBI’s most wanted list for the 2021 murder of his pregnant girlfriend in Philadelphia.
ATLANTA – A recent routine traffic stop in southwest Atlanta led to the capture of an FBI most wanted fugitive who was wanted in connection with a 2021 murder case in Philadelphia.
What we know:
On March 8, at approximately 4:48 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop at 850 Oak Street SW on a 2017 Chevy Equinox after a license plate reader flagged the vehicle for invalid registration.…