Deputies catch suspect over terroristic threats and acts

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has caught a suspect in reference to a case of terroristic threats and acts.

Officials say after a foot pursuit, use of a K-9 and assistance from the public, Benjamin Jeremiah Mealing, 18, was apprehended on Boy Scout Road at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

We previously reported that he was wanted in reference to terroristic threats and acts that occurred on Sept. 22 and Sept. 23 near the 3100 block of Skinner Mill Road.