WGAU

Toccoa man wanted after shooting at police officers and running away, GBI says

By WSBTV,

1 day ago

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4A15vt_0uBgjBjq00

TOCCOA, Ga — Police are searching for a man accused of shooting at officers in Toccoa. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in after an officer fired back at the suspect.

The GBI said Montavious Cantrell Winkfield, 37, is wanted in connection to the incident.

Winkfield got out of the car and started shooting at the officers, according to the GBI.

An officer fired a gun at him, and he ran away. No officers were injured in this incident. The GBI said Winkfield is still on the run.

The Toccoa Police Department has issued warrants for Winkfield for two counts of aggravated assault against law enforcement officers.

Anyone with information about this incident or Winkfield’s location should call the Toccoa PD tip line at 706-282-3236.

Tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-8477, online , or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments / 0

Add a Comment

Fordyce, AR10 days ago

Triple murder suspect captured by Arkansas police after days-long manhunt

Morrilton, AR13 days ago

Judge arrested at Atlanta nightclub removed from office

Atlanta, GA7 days ago

Georgia inmate shoots and kills 24-year-old female food service worker inside the prison’s kitchen

Georgia State17 days ago

'Cop Turned Killer' Found Guilty Of Kidnapping And Murdering 16-Year-Old Girl

Doraville, GA21 days ago

Georgia father freed from prison 10 years after toddler died in hot car

Georgia State15 days ago

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Coffee County, GA16 days ago

Young Thug Trial: Judge Determined To Find Out Who Told Brian Steel About Controversial Ex Parte Meeting

HotNewHipHop21 days ago

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Newark, NJ18 days ago

Young Thug’s Lawyer Ordered To Spend 10 Weekends In Jail For Contempt After Claiming Judge Held Illegal Secret Meeting

Georgia State22 days ago

Broward County Attorney Faces Felony Charges in Property Fraud

Cooper City, FL21 days ago

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Morristown Minute15 days ago

A pair of siblings were stabbed and the sister’s dying words were that the killer was a man from Detroit. Thirty-four years later, he’s been arrested.

Detroit, MI4 days ago

South Carolina cop demoted for using city cameras to track wife he suspected of cheating with fellow officer

North Charleston, SC7 days ago

Family of Georgia worker killed in prison breaks silence after learning of death from inmates with smuggled phones

Georgia State13 days ago

''Malice aforethought': Beauty queen indicted for murdering boyfriend's 18-month-old son

Donalsonville, GA24 days ago

Georgia Beauty Queen Beat Boyfriend's Toddler Son to Death, Rendered Brain Useless, Alleges Indictment

Americus, GA23 days ago

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Hastings, FL21 days ago

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Newark, NJ29 days ago

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Clifton, NJ21 days ago

Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.

Comments / 0

Community Policy