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Suspect in Top 10 most wanted list arrested for child sexual abuse, sheriff’s office says
By WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Strategic Enforcement Unit said they apprehended James Anthony Zachery, a sex trafficking suspect on the county’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, on Friday afternoon in Decatur.Zachery was wanted for rape and aggravated sodomy by force of a 10-year-old child, the sheri...
Key takeaway Zachery was wanted for rape and aggravated sodomy by force of a 10-year-old child, the sheriff’s office.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The arrest of James Anthony Zachery brings a measure of relief to the community, but it also raises concerns about the presence of child predators in Fulton County. As a suspect on the county's Top 10 Most Wanted list, Zachery's alleged crimes are a stark reminder of the need for continued vigilance in protecting vulnerable populations. The Strategic Enforcement Unit's successful operation is a testament to the sheriff's office commitment to strengthening fugitive apprehension teams and keeping the community safe. With Zachery being held without bond at the Fulton County Jail, the focus now shifts to ensuring that he faces justice for his alleged crimes. The community will be watching closely as this case moves forward, and it will be important to see how the county's law enforcement and social services work together to prevent similar crimes from occurring in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Strategic Enforcement Unit said they apprehended James Anthony Zachery, a sex trafficking suspect on the county’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, on Friday afternoon in Decatur.Zachery was wanted for rape and aggravated sodomy by force of a 10-year-old child, the sheri...
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