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Valdosta Felon Arrested Tuesday

By Carol A. Gasser Moore

VALDOSTA, Georgia – About 2:30 a.m., Monday, Valdosta Police Officers responded to the intersection of West Magnolia Street and North St. Augustine Road after E911 received a call of a vehicle sitting at the stop sign with loud music coming from the vehicle.  When officers approached the vehicle they found the driver, later identified as Lakenry Roberts 28), who appeared to be sleeping.

 

Valdosta Police officers reported that they woke Roberts up.  Roberts was asked to exit the vehicle. He showed signs of impairment, to include being unsteady on his feet. When asked if he had any weapons, Roberts lifted his shirt revealing a handgun. The handgun was safely removed from Roberts, and officers continued to speak with him.

 

A short time later Roberts fled the scene on foot. After a short foot pursuit, Roberts was apprehended and detained. Further investigation revealed Roberts had previously been convicted of felony charge.  Roberts was also found to be wanted on outstanding arrest warrants from Decatur County Georgia Sheriff’s Office.

 

Roberts was arrested and transported to Lowndes County Jail where he was charged with:  Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (felony), and Obstruction of an officer (misdemeanor) and traffic charges: DUI, stopping in a roadway, suspended licensed, and open container.

 

“We are grateful this offender was safely apprehended which more than likely prevented further criminal actions from occurring,” said Captain Scottie Johns.

 

 

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