Man wanted on assault, cruelty charges captured by Dougherty County Police

ALBANY — The Dougherty County Police Department has announced the capture of Tony Hicks, 53, who was wanted on multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault with a handgun and cruelty to children. Hicks, who was described by police as “a dangerous felon” due to a previous conviction on aggravated assault with a handgun charges, was apprehended without incident at approximately 5:15 Sunday in the area of Nelms Road and Mustang Drive.

Hicks’ capture was the result of a coordinated effort between the Dougherty County Police Department and the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Maverick also played a pivotal role in locating Hicks.

“We are committed to keeping our community safe, and tonight’s arrest is another example of teamwork at its finest,” DCP Detective Lt. J.C. Phillips said. “Thanks to the dedication of all officers involved, a dangerous individual is off our streets, and no one was harmed in the process.”

Hicks’ brother, Derrick Jackson, 46, also was arrested and charged with interference with the apprehension of a wanted person for hiding Hicks at a house located on the 4800 block of Folly Drive.

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