FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The search for a Forsyth County man ended with his arrest Monday night. Deputies arrested Brendan Lombardi, who is accused of stabbing his mother near the Brandon Hill subdivision.
His mother is receiving treatment at a hospital and in stable condition, a sheriff’s office spokesperson said. Lombardi is charged with aggravated assault.
The sheriff’s office conducted a search for over four hours, expanding the manhunt across south and southeast Forsyth County before locating Lombardi within two miles of the subdivision.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office began searching after it received a call for help before 5 p.m. Officials posted Lombardi’s photo online, urging the public to be on the lookout.
Deputies warned the public not to approach Lombardi, describing him as potentially dangerous.
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A tip from a social media post led deputies to a suspicious person, which resulted in Lombardi’s arrest by 9:15 p.m. During the search, crime tape was placed around a house as investigators gathered evidence.
Lombardi is currently in jail. The sheriff’s office said it will release further updates on the case on Tuesday.
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