Arrest made in March officer-involved shooting investigation

CORDELE, Ga. – An arrest has been made in an officer involved shooting investigation in Cordele.

At approximately 1:30 a-m on March 13th, officers with the Cordele Police Department were called to a disturbance. The victim told police they had been followed and threatened by then 37-year-old Antonio Jamar Brown of Cordele.

Brown left in a vehicle before the officer’s arrival. A short while later, an officer spotted Brown driving in a vehicle and attempted to stop him. Instead of stopping, Brown fled from the officer and turned around after being blocked by a train on 3rd Street. He then drove directly at the officer who had exited their vehicle. The officer fired at the vehicle but did not strike Brown, and Brown did not stop.

Prior to this incident, Antonio Brown had outstanding warrants for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of marijuana and cocaine with intent. The GBI was called and they took over the investigation.

Last night, Cordele Police officers were provided information that Antonio Jamar Brown was at a Motel 6 in Cordele, located at 1512 East 16th Avenue.

A coordinated effort between Cordele Police and Crisp County deputies resulted in the arrest of now 38-year-old Antonio Jamar Brown.

He was processed and booked on his charges and transported to the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office without further incident.

Anyone with any additional information about this incident should contact the Cordele Police Department at 229-276-2921 or the GBI tip line 1-800-597-8477.

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