Banks Co. Authorities Arrest Suspect After Manhunt

Banks County authorities say they have a man in custody after a manhunt Friday night.

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office says it was able to apprehend Alton Lee Davidson following a manhunt in the area of Grant Mill Road and Yonah Homer Road in Banks County.

According to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, Davidson fled Georgia Department of Natural Resources officers and was involved in a violent domestic situation.

Following his capture Friday night, the Banks County Sheriff’s Office said Davidson would be facing charges out of Banks County for two counts of Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault, as well as additional charges in Habersham County.

Davidson also currently has active warrants for Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer out of Franklin County and False Imprisonment out of Habersham County.