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Community tip leads to drug seizure and arrest of wanted fugitive
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the arrest and seizure are available from local news sources, including FOX 5 Atlanta.
A community tip recently led to a significant development in Floyd County. Law enforcement was able to make an arrest and seize drugs as a result of the information provided. The tip specifically led to the apprehension of Jay Jones, who was wanted by authorities.
The arrest took place on Monday night in Floyd County. Further details about the arrest and seizure are available from local news sources, including FOX 5 Atlanta . For more information on the incident, readers can consult the original report for additional context and updates.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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