GORDON COUNTY, Ga. - Gordon County deputies have arrested Charles Timothy Battles after an intensive search that began when investigators linked him to a house fire that nearly killed a woman and child.

Manhunt for Charles Battles

What we know:

Battles was taken into custody Sunday inside a private residence near the Scottsville community. Deputies said he was surprised by officers and arrested without incident, with help from local residents who provided critical information during the search.

Battles is now facing a large roster of felony and misdemeanor charges. New charges added over the weekend include attempted murder, first degree arson, aggravated stalking, criminal trespass and probation violation, along with multiple counts of criminal attempt to commit a felony and possess

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