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‘They saying I got a warrant bae:’ Repeat car break-in suspect arrested again
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points On August 18, the car was located, leading to Godfrey's arrest. The incident occurred on July 27, when a possible theft from a truck was reported.
A suspect is back in custody after allegedly committing another car break-in. The incident occurred on July 27, when a possible theft from a truck was reported. Investigators reviewed surveillance video and identified the suspect and the car involved. Warrants were obtained for the suspect, Dustin Godfrey, 31.
Officers later flagged the car's license plate and received an alert when it was spotted in the area. On August 18, the car was located, leading to Godfrey's arrest. Further details about the case are available from the source.
The suspect has a history of car break-in offenses, and this latest incident led to his re-arrest. More information can be found through the WSB-TV News app.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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