Aggravated Assault Suspect Arrested in Towns County

An Aggravated Assault Suspect has been Arrested in Towns County

The incident was reported to have occurred at a residence on Shake Rag Road in Hiawassee on February 16th. Sheriff Chris Clinton, Towns County Sheriff’s deputies, and a Hiawassee Police officer, arrived on the scene to discover that the alleged offender had fled the scene in a red Ford truck. The offender was reported to be armed with an assault rifle and handguns. Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit was requested.

The K-9 tracked the suspect around the side of the ridge and back to the home where the original incident took place.

The suspect, identified as Casey Don Allen, age 35 of Hiawassee, was arrested and charged with one count of Aggravated Assault and one count of Cruelty to Children 3rd Degree.