GENEVA COUNTY: This evening multiple agencies and law enforcement agencies have been in Hartford. They were joined by WASP ( Wiregrass Aviation Support Prograpm ) helicopter.
As of this writing not sure all agencies involved. Geneva County Sheriff Department, Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum and members of Dale County Sheriff Department, Hartford Police Department, Houston County Sheriff Department Special Response Team.
A suspect, UNCONFIRMED, wanted on rape charges.
As of this writing not sure if manhunt is still underway or if they have apprehended the suspect. As more information is avaiable we will update.
UPDATED @ 08:06 AM
Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms confirmed the arrest of Jason Joseph McDonnell. The arrest was about 1 AM this morning.
Geneva County Sheriff Deputies responded to a residence last evening where McDonnell was reported to be going to collect his belongings. McDonnell has a history of violence and the departments have dealt with him on other occassions. These location was around Geneva County Road 41 which was in Geneva Police jurisdiction. The Sheriff Deparment assisted Geneva Police Department.
On arrival of law enforcement McConnel fled on foot. Investigation determined the four wheeler and camper of McConnell were stolen. A multi department response and search resulted in McConnell’s arrest and he is now in the Geneva County Jail.
