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John Anthony Russell has surrendered himself to Madison County Sheriff’s Office Investigators at a location in Taylor County without further incident. Russell did not have a gunshot wound and was found to be without any injuries. Russell will be turned over to Taylor County deputies and transported to the Taylor County Jail were he will be booked on Madison County Arrest Warrants.
“I personally thank Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett and his deputies for their assistance during this incident. I am extremely proud of the partnership between the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office in our shared efforts to keep both our communities safe and secure. “ Major David Harper
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The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has active felony arrest warrants for John Anthony Russell for his involvement in an incident that occurred in Madison County on Thursday October 25, 2018.
Russell may be suffering from a gunshot wound or other injury to his abdomen sustained during the incident. Investigators learned that Russell made threats by phone to kill all Law Enforcement Officers who locate him. Russell should be considered Armed and Dangerous. If anyone has any information about the location of John Anthony Russell, you are asked to call 911 immediately. Do not approach Russell.
John Anthony Russell is described as a 48-year-old white male, 5’04” weighing 165 pounds with “salt and pepper” hair and hazel eyes. Russell was last seen wearing blue jeans and no shirt with a last known address in Lamont, Florida.
Russell is wanted for Burglary and Aggravated Assault.
