A fugitive on the run for nearly two years was arrested Monday in Moultrie, Georgia, after being found hiding in a floor air vent, authorities said. (Credit: Grady County Sheriff’s Office)
GRADY COUNTY, Ga. - After nearly two years on the run, a wanted fugitive was arrested Monday in Georgia after investigators discovered her hiding inside a floor air vent at a residence.
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The Grady County Sheriff’s Office said investigators received a tip that Kayla McKenzie, who had an outstanding felony bench warrant, was at a residence in Moultrie.
Investigators coordinated with deputies from the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office and responded to the location. Upon arrival, authorities secured the residence and obtained a search warrant.
During the search, McKenzie was found hiding inside a floor air-conditioning return vent.
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She was taken into custody without incident and transported to a detention facility. She now faces charges related to the outstanding felony bench warrant.
The Source: The information in this story comes from the Grady County Sheriff’s Office. This story was reported from Los Angeles.