A DeKalb County man wanted on a child-molestation warrant is now sitting in an Alabama jail after deputies say a joint operation with federal partners tracked him down across state lines. He was arrested Thursday in Toney, Alabama, and is being held in Huntsville while authorities work out the paperwork to bring him back to Georgia.
According to officials, the arrest went smoothly and without incident. Local authorities say the suspect will be extradited to DeKalb County to face the outstanding charge once that process is complete.
Arrest Details
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Process Fugitive Unit, working alongside the U.S. Marshals Service, located and arrested Robert L. Junior in Toney, Alabama, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Deputies say Junior was taken into custody without incident.
"Our deputies work tirelessly to track down individuals who attempt to avoid prosecution," Sheriff Melody M. Maddox said, praising the teamwork that led to Junior’s capture.
Where He Is Now
After the arrest, investigators transported Junior to the Madison County Jail in Huntsville. Authorities have not released a specific timeline for his extradition back to DeKalb County, FOX 5 Atlanta reports.
For those looking for official booking or facility information, the Madison County Sheriff's Office posts public details online.
Cross-State Cooperation
Local fugitive units routinely lean on federal partners when suspects cross state lines, a collaboration that can shave days or weeks off an arrest. A recent report on similar cross-state manhunts in Georgia highlighted how county teams and federal agencies coordinate to track and apprehend suspects who try to slip away by hopping borders.
What's Next
Junior currently faces an outstanding child-molestation warrant in DeKalb County and will be returned to Georgia once extradition formalities are wrapped up. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says it will continue working with partner agencies to bring him back to face the charge. Prosecutors are expected to set court dates after he arrives in the county.
Legal Notes
The arrest stems from an outstanding warrant charging Junior with child molestation, though investigators have not released additional details about the alleged incident. Once he is extradited, the case will move through DeKalb County’s court system, where prosecutors will determine formal filings and schedule any first appearance.
