Escaped California fugitive found, arrested in Atlanta
Devonte Detuan Ross (Clayton County Sheriff's Office)
ATLANTA - After nearly a week on the run, an escaped inmate from Fresno, California is back in custody.
Devonte Detuan Ross got away from detectives n April 30 when they stopped at a Clayton County QuikTrip gas station to get something to eat.
At the time, Ross, who was charged with burglary, trafficking narcotics, and a probation violation, was being transported from Fresno to Jackson, Georgia.
Thursday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Corrections announced that Ross recaptured by GDC Fugitive Unit in Atlanta.
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It has not been released how investigators found Ross or where the fugitive had been hiding.
Ross's escape came less than 24 hours after a murder suspect from Arizona escaped from deputies near the Atlanta airport.
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