A man wanted in Dallas on an aggravated assault charge is back in custody after a months-long run from the law ended quietly in Port Gibson, Mississippi, yesterday. Local police identified the suspect as Latavien Manning and said the arrest was made without incident or injuries.
How officers closed in
According to a release from the Port Gibson Police Department, officers received what they called "credible intelligence" on Saturday that Manning was in the city. Investigators set up surveillance to confirm the tip, watched the location, and waited until they were confident about his whereabouts before moving in on Sunday. Those details were included in the department’s account of the arrest, as reported by WAPT.
Peaceful takedown, no injuries
Officer Johnson, Officer White and Chief Dorsey are credited with making the arrest, and police say Manning did not resist. No officers or bystanders were hurt. In its statement, the department said, "This arrest demonstrates the importance of interagency cooperation, timely intelligence, and proactive policing." Manning had been wanted by Dallas authorities for about six months, according to WLBT.
What happens next for the suspect
Manning is being held while he awaits extradition to Dallas, where he is expected to face aggravated assault charges tied to a firearm-related incident. He had been on the run for roughly six months before officers in Port Gibson caught up with him, according to Vicksburg Daily News.
Local impact and unanswered questions
Port Gibson police say the case highlights how fast tips and cooperation across agencies can bring fugitives into custody, even in a small town far from where a crime was first reported. Officials have not released additional details about the Dallas case, and both local and Dallas authorities may share more information as the extradition process moves forward, according to WAPT.
