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'Armed, dangerous' man caught, Jasper County sheriff says

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Published  February 22, 2025 7:21pm EST
Jasper County
FOX 5 Atlanta

Sergio Ramirez Gonzales (Credit: Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

The Brief

    • Jasper County Sheriff Donnie Pope is seeking public assistance to locate Sergio Ramirez Gonzales, also known as Albino Ramirez, in connection with a shooting.
    • Gonzales, 27, is wanted for aggravated assault and is considered armed and dangerous.
    • The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has joined the search.
    • Authorities believe Gonzales may be in the Eatonton or Atlanta area.
    • Anyone with information is urged to contact the sheriff's office at 706-468-4930.

JASPER COUNTY, Ga. - Jasper County Sheriff Donnie Pope reached out to constituents in Eatonton and Atlanta over the weekend, hoping someone there could help deputies locate a man who may be connected to a shooting in his jurisdiction.

What we know:

The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Sergio Ramirez Gonzales, who also goes by Albino Ramirez. He was wanted for aggravated assault in connection to a shooting that occurred Friday evening, and was considered both armed and dangerous.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation joined the search.

The sheriff said he had reason to believe Gonzales made his way to the Eatonton or Atlanta area.

Update:

On Sunday at 12:30 a.m., Gonzales was taken into custody. It's not clear whether he was found in Eatonton, Atlanta or Jasper County.

The Source: Sheriff Donnie Pope shared the details of the search with FOX 5 Atlanta.

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