A fugitive wanted for murder, 22-year-old Brantorain Truitt, was recaptured after a brief taste of freedom when he escaped from the LaGrange Police Department on Monday, according to authorities. After slipping out from police custody in the early afternoon, Truitt made a beeline for his home on Ware Street, situated less than a mile from the precinct, as reported by WSB-TV.
Negotiations ensued when Truitt refused to exit his residence, finally resulting in his surrender without further incident. Charged with escape, Truitt is facing additional weight on his slate of charges, including murder in connection to a 2023 case, aggravated assault, and probation violation. This is according to the same WSB-TV report.
The LaGrange Police Department acknowledged the assistance provided by Troup County Sheriff’s Department, the Georgia State Patrol, and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division in the effort to locate and re-apprehend the suspect, as stated by FOX 5 Atlanta. The assistance of these departments would suggest the high priority placed on recapturing Truitt.
Having charged for escape, local law enforcement reminds the community that harboring or assisting escaped criminals is a serious offense. The LaGrange Police Department in a statement would like to express their gratitude towards the teamwork of the assisting agencies that ensured Truitt's prompt return to custody, as expressed in the statement obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta.
