PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — Pickens Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Charles Malone on Main Street after conducting a felony traffic stop.
Malone was wanted by the FBI on federal firearms charges.
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Malone has an extensive history of weapons and drug offenses, authorities said. Following his arrest by local deputies, he was transferred to FBI custody.
The Pickens Sheriff’s Office released a statement highlighting the joint efforts between agencies in locating and apprehending Malone.
“We appreciate our deputies’ work and the cooperation between local and federal law enforcement in bringing wanted individuals into custody,” the Pickens Sheriff’s Office said.
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