Atlanta murder and child molestation suspect arrested in South Bend, nearly 700 miles from city

Arrest made in northern Indiana after Atlanta warrants

A man sought by Atlanta authorities on charges including murder and child molestation was arrested in South Bend, Indiana, following an operation involving local investigators and federal partners. The arrest highlights how interagency warrant work can rapidly extend beyond city and state lines when a suspect is believed to have left the jurisdiction.

The St. Joseph County Police Department said Alfonso Jackson, 42, was taken into custody Friday morning at a residence in the 800 block of Bryan Street in South Bend. Authorities said the arrest occurred without incident and that Jackson was booked into the St. Joseph County Jail.

What investigators have confirmed so far

Law enforcement officials in Indiana identified Jackson as wanted out of Atlanta in connection with charges of murder and child molestation. The case originated in Atlanta, but the arrest was carried out nearly 700 miles away in northern Indiana. The operation included the St. Joseph County Police Department’s Warrants Division with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service.

• Suspect: Alfonso Jackson, 42
• Location of arrest: 800 block of Bryan Street, South Bend, Indiana
• Alleged charges connected to Atlanta case: murder and child molestation
• Custody status: booked into St. Joseph County Jail

Next steps: extradition and court process

When a person is arrested in one state on charges filed in another, the case typically moves into an extradition process that can include court hearings in the arresting jurisdiction. If the suspect does not waive extradition, proceedings may take additional time as courts review identity, warrants, and required documentation. Once transferred, the suspect would face the pending charges in the jurisdiction where they were filed.

Authorities have not publicly released additional case details that would typically clarify the underlying allegations, such as the date of the Atlanta incident, the identity of any victims, or whether the charges stem from a single event or multiple incidents. Officials also have not detailed whether any additional warrants or charges may be pending in other jurisdictions.

Why distance no longer guarantees time

Modern fugitive apprehensions frequently rely on coordinated work among local warrant units and federal agencies that can share leads and locate individuals across state lines. In this case, investigators credited the combined effort of a county warrants team and the U.S. Marshals Service, a partnership often used to locate and apprehend people sought on serious charges.

Jackson is expected to face additional legal proceedings related to his transfer back to Georgia, where the charges were filed.

As the case proceeds, additional information is expected to emerge through court filings and official statements from Georgia authorities.