Whitfield County police are on the hunt for a murder
UPDATE: J Mayelo Puentes has been captured and successfully placed into custody.
Sheriff Pierce thanks the community for the overwhelming number of tips and assistance.
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office has issued an urgent wanted notice for J. Mayelo Puentes.
On February 1 at approximately 7:23 a.m., deputies responded to a residence on Princeton Way following a reported shooting incident.
The case, which is being investigated in collaboration with Special Agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI), has led to the issuance of arrest warrants for Puentes.
He is wanted for the following charges:
-Murder
– Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
Authorities report that Puentes was last seen operating a black Chrysler 300 with visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
The car bears Georgia license plate number SIX2078.
The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information on Puentes’ location to contact law enforcement immediately.
Tips can be directed to 911 or emailed to christian.johnson@gbi.ga.gov.
Citizens are strongly cautioned against approaching Puentes, as he is considered dangerous.
If seen, authorities advise calling emergency responders immediately.
