Gwinnett fugitive arrested in Habersham

A man wanted by authorities in Gwinnett County was arrested following a manhunt in Habersham County Wednesday evening. Habersham authorities say it began after he fled a traffic stop near Baldwin on foot about 5:45.

The suspect was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by Habersham sheriff’s deputies on Georgia 365 at Luthi Road. The driver was wanted for driving on a suspended license.

The passenger was wanted in Gwinnett for probation violation on a number of charges including armed robbery and aggravated assault. Habersham charges against him were pending at last report.