Suspect arrested in stalking case in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect was arrested on Friday in connection to a stalking case in Augusta.
On Wednesday, the sheriff’s office said they were searching for a man who is accused of stalking, harassing and threatening a woman and her family.
Robert “Reht” Hutchinson III was wanted for harassing phone calls, stalking, and terroristic threats and acts for incidents that occurred on May 16 and May 21.
The victim stated that her ex-husband has repeatedly called and sent text messages to her stating he was coming to the house with a chainsaw, authorities say.
Hutchinson has threatened to take the children away and that she should be scared, according to authorities.
Hutchinson is not allowed to be the kids due to a protection order, the victim told officials.
Authorities say Hutchinson might be under the influence.
The victim stated his behavior might be due to being under the influence, but she was scared and didn’t know what to do, authorities say.
When deputies spoke with him on the phone, Hutchinson did not believe they were law enforcement, deputies say.
The sheriff’s office says Hutchinson was taken into custody in Columbia County through a t effort of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Marshal’s.
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