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Man Arrested in Miami for Valdosta Murder on Ricardo Street

Timothy Wiggins
Posted at 11:05 AM, Sep 18, 2015
and last updated 2015-09-18 07:19:03-04

VALDOSTA, GA (WTXL) -- A man wanted for murder in Valdosta has been arrested after it was discovered that he was staying with relatives in Miami, said police.

Timothy Bernard Wiggins, Jr. was wanted in connection with a shooting that happened in August. The victim, Anthony Barber, was found in the backyard of a vacant home on the 1700 block of Ricardo Street. 

Police received a tip that led the investigation to Miami. Detectives contacted the U.S Marshals and requested their assistance in locating the suspect.

Friday morning, the marshals found Wiggins and took him into custody. According to the Valdosta Police, Wiggins will be extradited back to Lowndes County.