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UPDATE | Manhunt ends after fight with Crisp County deputy

Caleb James was caught near Hwy. 280
Credit: Crisp County Sheriff's Office

UPDATE:

The correct name for the 42-year-old woman arrested is Jennifer Kelly Riley. 

She initially told the sheriff's office her name was Kristi Riley and has been charged with giving false name to officers. 

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Two people are in custody after seeking help from a deputy on GA Highway 80 Thursday morning. 

Caleb James, 26, and Kristi Riley, 42, both of Laurens County needed help jump starting their car. 

When Deputy Malinda Bair went to help around 6:40 a.m., the Crisp County 911 Center alerted her that both had outstanding warrants. James is wanted for parole violation and Riley for a failure to appear. 

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Deputies arrested Riley around 6:50 a.m.

There was a brief physical altercation when Deputy Bair tried to arrest James. He ran from the fight north across a field and Crisp deputies pursued him on Hwy. 280 West near the entrance to Georgia Veterans State Park. 

Credit: Crisp County Sheriff's Office

He was taken into custody around 8:10 a.m. and faces multiple charges after fighting with a deputy on the roadside.

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Credit: Crisp County Sheriff's Office

If you have additional information, call the Sheriff's Office at (229) 276-2600.

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