Former political figure arrested in Columbus on felony warrants
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- Former political candidate Zephaniah Dwayne Baker arrested in Columbus on multiple felony warrants from Cobb County.
- Baker faces kidnapping, aggravated assault, firearm charges, battery, and cruelty to children charges across multiple jurisdictions.
A former political candidate is in jail Saturday morning after being arrested by Muscogee County authorities overnight.
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Drug, Gang, and Fugitive Unit, along with the US Marshals, executed a search warrant Saturday morning, at 12:45 AM, for Zephaniah Dwayne Baker.
Baker had active warrants issued by the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office for the following. Felony – Kidnapping,
Felony – Aggravated Assault Disfigure, Felony – Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, Misdemeanor – Battery (Family Violence Act), and Misdemeanor – Cruelty to Children, Third Degree
“This case was worked in conjunction with the FBI, Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, Cobb County Police Department, Russell County Sheriff’s Office, and Phenix City Police Department,” the Sheriff’s Office said. “Baker was transported to the Muscogee County Jail without incident where he is waiting to be transported back to Cobb County.”
Baker is a former political candidate. Baker ran for the election, which took place on May 24, 2022, to represent District 140 in Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 140. He lost the election.
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