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Man Wanted in Indiana Since 2003 Arrested in Georgia

Published on August 9, 2021
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WILCOX COUNTY, Ga. — A man wanted in Spencer County for the attempted murder of a police officer has been arrested in Georgia.
On Thursday, members of the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about domestic violence, reports FOX 5 in Atlanta.
Officers arrested Ignacio Castanon, who faces charges of battery and cruelty to children.
Police learned that Castanaon was wanted in Spencer County on multiple charges stemming from an incident in Nov. 2003, including attempted murder of a police officer, aggravated battery, resisting law enforcement, and domestic battery.
Police believe Castanon, who is in the country illegally, used aliases to avoid police.
Castanon is currently in the Wilcox County Jail awaiting extradition to Spencer County.

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