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Connecticut fugitive arrested at his birthday party in Georgia

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A Connecticut man who was running from authorities in his state’s authorities was captured on Saturday while celebrating his 31st birthday in Georgia.

The 31-year-old fugitive, Forenza Rakeem Murphy, was taken into custody in McDonough by Henry County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Investigation Unit, the sheriff’s office announced Saturday.

According to FOX 5 Atlanta’s report, investigators received information that Murphy was celebrating his birthday at a relative’s house.

Murphy was apprehended and taken into custody on Saturday afternoon.

According to the sheriff’s office, Murphy left without permission while serving a four-year sentence on a robbery charge at a Connecticut Department of Corrections.

Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett makes the following statement on Facebook following Murphy’s apprehension:

“If you make your way into Henry County, we’re going to get on your trail and we won’t stop until you’re caught. It was a great collaborative effort with The Connecticut DOC that led to the apprehension of Murphy.”

Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett