Authorities have recaptured an individual who escaped from ICE custody near the Rockdale County Jail in Conyers, according to the local sheriff's office. According to Sheriff Eric Levett, the incident began on Saturday when the Conyers Police Department stopped a vehicle and arrested the individual for traffic violations. After being booked into the Rockdale County Jail, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) placed a detainer to process immigration proceedings. On Monday morning, an ICE agent arrived at the jail to take custody of the individual. As the vehicle left the jail grounds and approached the intersection of Chambers Drive and Sigman Road, the person suddenly jumped from the vehicle and fled. Immediately after, ICE requested assistance. The following agencies:
  • Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office
  • ICE
  • Conyers Police Department
  • Georgia State Patrol
established a perimeter to search the area. By approximately 3 p.m., the suspect was recaptured. Sheriff Levett emphasized that the heavy police presence in the area was not an immigration sweep, but was solely intended to locate the person who had escaped ICE custody. The individual's identity has not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.

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