Wanted man, possibly armed, flees deputies in Monroe County

Raven Blankenship, Photo courtesy of Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Monroe County authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who fled from deputies during a suspicious vehicle investigation Sunday morning.

What we know:

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the Stickland Loop area around 8:07 a.m. on April 13 after receiving a report about a suspicious vehicle. When deputies arrived, the man inside the vehicle got out and ran.

The suspect has been identified as Raven Blankenship, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound white male. He was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt, blue jeans, a blue hat, and work boots. Blankenship is wanted in Spalding County for a probation violation related to a drug charge.

What they're saying:

Authorities say he may be armed and should not be approached. 

What you can do:

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call 911 or contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 478-994-7010. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the department’s Facebook page, Instagram account, or mobile app.

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