Deputies seek suspect in attempted kidnapping, assault in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted suspect.

Jerrell Haynes, 31, is wanted for aggravated assault, criminal attempt of kidnapping, possession of a firearm during a crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Officials say Haynes is wanted in connection to an aggravated assault that happened on the 900 block of Fifth Street on August 4.

He is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds.

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According to the report, the male homeless victim said he owed $300 to an alleged drug dealer who he knows as “Professor”.

Haynes allegedly found the victim at a hotel, pulled out a handgun, and tried to drag him into his vehicle so he could pay.

Officials were able to obtain video footage of this incident. At one point, the suspect put the handgun in his pants and let go of the victim. The suspect grabbed the victim by his shirt and pulled his gun from his pants, according to the report.

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Officials say the victim can be seen getting away from the suspect, who chases him and pushes him into a wall.

The suspect hit the victim twice in the head with a hand holding the handgun. The victim gets away, and the suspect doesn’t chase him, according to deputies.

The suspect is then seen getting into a silver SUV, according to the report.

Haynes should be considered armed and dangerous, according to the sheriff’s office.

If you have any information, Investigator Terry Bale at 706- 821-1454 or any on-duty investigator at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.