Teen Arrested by Fugitive Task Force in Connection with Homeless Woman’s Murder, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on April 2, 2025, in Featured County, Georgia. According to the official booking report, the arrest was made by local authorities and the subject was charged with the following offense(s): unspecified charges. This incident was officially recorded and made publicly available by law enforcement agencies in the state of Georgia. The details provided reflect the arrest information at the time of booking and do not indicate guilt or conviction. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. – The United States Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, in collaboration with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, has apprehended another suspect in the July 2024 murder of 54-year-old Argie Jones.
Jaden Polite was taken into custody this evening following a coordinated law enforcement effort. Investigators with the Richmond County Criminal Investigative Division tracked Polite to a residence in Moultrie, Georgia. Upon arrival, authorities encountered resistance as Polite barricaded himself inside. However, after a brief standoff, he surrendered without further incident.
A subsequent search of the residence led to the seizure of two handguns, a shotgun, gas masks, ecstasy, and a significant quantity of marijuana.
This arrest follows the capture of 18-year-old Tracy Martin of the 3500 block of Tullocks Hill Drive, who was taken into custody on Wednesday in connection with the homicide. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office extended its gratitude to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, whose SWAT Team provided crucial assistance in the operation.
The U.S. Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, which includes two Richmond County Sheriff’s Office members, played a key role in locating and arresting Polite. Sheriff Eugene Brantley commended the dedication of the investigators and task force members who worked diligently to bring the suspect to justice.
“We are making it our top priority to remove violent criminals from our streets to ensure they can no longer pose a threat to our community,” said Sheriff Brantley. “By working closely with local, state, and federal partners, including the District Attorney’s Office and, when necessary, the Office of the U.S. Attorney’s Federal Prosecutors, we are committed to securing justice for victims and their families. The residents and visitors of Augusta-Richmond County deserve to live, work, and enjoy their community without fear. We urge the public to continue assisting in crime prevention and apprehensions—we are your partners in safety.”
Anyone with information on fugitives in the area is encouraged to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 821-1080 or, when applicable, dial 911.
Disclaimer: All data provided here is taken from public arrest records. This publication does not imply guilt or final conviction.
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