AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - On Saturday, October 18th, around 3:56 p.m., deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office captured a wanted fugitive following foot chase and search in a swamp off the 5000 block of Mike Padgett Highway.

While patrolling the area, deputies noticed man matching the description of a wanted fugitive walking along the shoulder near the 5000 block Mike Padgett Highway.

Upon confirming the individual’s identity as Robbie Newton, Deputies attempted to make contact.

Newton immediately took off, jumping a guardrail and entering a nearby swamp where he tried to hide in thick vegetation approximately 25–30 yards from the roadway.

A perimeter was quickly established as additional deputies responded to assist. After giving multiple loud verbal commands for Newton to surr

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