'Armed and dangerous' suspect captured in Walker County

De'Angelo Dewayne Tarver
De'Angelo Dewayne Tarver
photo De'Angelo Dewayne Tarver

A wanted man who was considered armed and dangerous has been apprehended without incident according to a post made on the Walker County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page.

On Monday at 1 p.m., the Walker County Sheriff's Office posted a picture of De'Angelo Dewayne Tarver, saying he was wanted for aggravated assault, terroristic threats and criminal damage to property.

The post added that Tarver was considered armed and dangerous and urged citizens to use caution when approaching.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Sheriff's Office posted an update to announce Tarver was in custody and said, "a huge thanks to the citizens of Walker County and surrounding areas including all media outlets for your assistance [resulting] in the apprehension of this suspect."

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