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Lowndes Co. Woman Arrested for Hiding Wanted Man in Her Closet

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LOWNDES COUNTY, GA (WTXL) - A Lowndes County woman is arrested for hiding a wanted man in her closet. 

On Sunday, Lowndes County deputies were looking to pick up 38-year old Rickey Barron on outstanding warrants dating back to 2014.

They found out 32-year old Octavia Johnson was helping him hide in a closet at her home on Brandonshire Lane.

Johnson is charged with hindering the apprehension of a wanted person and obstruction of an officer.  Barron's charges include probation violation, two counts battery family vioence, and four counts of cruelty to children