Police arrest suspect wanted in Thomaston murder case
By Brian Hill and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
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THOMASTON, Ga. - Police said a man linked to a deadly December 2020 home invasion is in police custody after he was arrested on unrelated charges.
The Thomaston Police Department said Jakari Daniel, also known as Byrd, was arrested on Saturday night in McIntosh County for multiple drug and weapon charges, separate from his alleged involvement in a Thomaston homicide.
Officials said police will move Daniel to the Upson County Sheriff s Office jail.
Thomaston police had arrested one other suspect, 19-year-old Jordan Jones. His charges include felony murder.
Updated: 3:07 PM EST March 7, 2021
THOMASTON, Ga. A man wanted for murder in Thomaston was arrested in McIntosh County Saturday night for unrelated multiple drug and weapon charges.
According to a Facebook post from the Thomaston Police Department, Jakari Daniel, aka Byrd , was wanted for the December 1, 2020 homicide of Michael Gates.
This happened at 121 Wellington Drive in Thomaston.
Daniel will remain in custody until transported to the Upson County Sheriff s Office jail at a date to be determined, according to the post.
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