Prison escapee captured by Winder Police officers

On August 16, several officers investigated a gathering of people at the corner of Osborne and Capitol Avenue.

One of the people interviewed by officers was Kenneth Macklin Slayton, 51 of 600 Wood Avenue in Winder. Officers ran Slayton’s name and date of birth through the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) database. The information on file showed that Slayton had no outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Two hours later, police dispatch received a BOLO (be on the lookout) from the Metro Fugitive Squad advising that Slayton had escaped from a Buford prison facility.

Officers returned to the area where they had earlier encountered Slayton. After searching the area on foot, officers located Slayton near the Boys and Girls Club.

Slayton was arrested and transported to the Barrow County Detention Center where he was held until the Metro Fugitive Squad could take custody.

Other recent arrests made by Winder Police:

•Angela Elizabeth Hawkins, 25, 1209 Autumn Avenue, Winder, shoplifting.

•Bobby Pendley, 18, 218 Baker Street, Statham, outstanding warrant.

•Brittany Michelle Pace, 19, 210 Highland Drive, Winder, outstanding warrant.

•Charles Tyler Wilkes, 20, 262 Gum Springs Church Road, Jefferson, driving while license suspended or revoked.

•Christopher Newberry, 19, 67 Twin Lakes Road, Winder, outstanding warrant.

• Cornelius Dwayne Jackson, 26, 2767 Green Estates Drive, Snellville, first degree forgery.

•Daniel Newberry, 20, 67 Twin Lakes Road, Winder, outstanding warrant.

•Debra Elaine Gazaway, 54, 211 Graham Street, Winder, family violence simple battery and third degree cruelty to children.

•Felix Montez Kemp, 40, 277 Springdale Drive, Winder, probation violation.

•Frances Jackson Evans, 57, 108 Alexander Street, Winder, hold for other agency.

•Freddie Thurmond, 57, 85 King Street, Winder, shoplifting.

•Gabrield Joshua Henry, 29, 120 Second Street, Winder, family violence battery and interference with a 911 call.