Michael Anthony BarrA large number of guns and drugs were seized Thursday after the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office arrested a fugitive wanted on felony drug and weapon charges, and probation violation charges.
The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office received information of a suspicious individual, who was reportedly heavily armed and going by the name Carlos Fonseca, living in the Dawnville community.
During an investigation, officers discovered the suspect’s real name was Michael Anthony Barr – a 37-year-old fugitive from the Atlanta area – living at 4979 Mitchell Bridge Road.
While officers were conducting surveillance Thursday, Barr came out of his residence and walked across the yard, where he was taken into custody without incident.
A search of Barr’s home resulted in the finding of numerous handguns and long guns, including assault rifles and a sawed off shotgun. Other seized items include bulletproof vests, an illegal firearm silencer, thousands of rounds of ammunition, a felony amount of marijuana, suspected cocaine, drug related items and more.
Barr is being held in the Whitfield County jail without bond. He is being charged with possession of firearms by a convicted felon, unlawful possession of a sawed off shotgun, unlawful possession of a silencer and violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Abuse Act.
The investigation is ongoing.