WALTON COUNTY, Ga. — Three suspects are in custody following an attempted auto theft last weekend.
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On Aug. 16, Walton County deputies responded to an attempted auto theft at Awah Auto on Highway 20 in Loganville.
Deputies said three suspects were involved in the organized theft attempt of a Dodge Charger.
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The WCSO said Grant Gibson, identified as the getaway driver, was arrested after crashing into a patrol car during his failed escape attempt.
Jermai Townsend ran away but was tracked down by K9 Vader to a truck, where he was subsequently arrested, authorities said.
Moosa Nisar, the third suspect, was found and arrested by Walton County investigators.
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The sheriff’s office said deputies found burglary tools and other evidence indicating the organized nature of the auto theft.
All three suspects are facing multiple felony charges.
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