Fugitive continues to dodge authorities after escape
Pictured is Robert Huckaby, a fugitive, who is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to call 911.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a fugitive who escaped during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 Wednesday evening.
According to Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas the suspect is still at large and authorities are no longer sure he is in the area.
According to Thomas, around 7:40 p.m. Wednesday night, deputies made a traffic stop on the northbound side of Interstate 85 around mile marker 174, which is near the Lavonia exit.
Upon running the vehicle’s license plate, the deputy learned the suspect is a wanted fugitive.
During the stop, the suspect managed to escape. Details of the escape have not been released by the sheriff’s office.
A search helicopter and ground units were called in and searched overnight for the suspect.
The suspect has been identified as 37-year-old Robert Jacob Huckaby.
He is bald and has a number of tattoos, including on his head and face.
According to Thomas, Huckaby was last believed to be somewhere around Highway 328 or Gumlog Road near Interstate 85.
Huckaby is considered armed and dangerous.
If spotted, residents are warned not to approach Huckaby, but to call 911 immediately.