John Willoughby
reporter2@greenepublishing.com
After an approximate 50-minute search within the City of Madison, Madison County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) deputies have arrested a Madison man. The self-proclaimed former BLOODS gang member fled into a subdivision following the initiation of a traffic stop.
At approximately 4:35 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 15, drug task force investigators with the MCSO spotted a known violent felony fugitive, identified as 33-year-old Raymond Quantay McCullough, of Madison, operating a white sedan on Livingston Street, near the intersection of N Horry Street. A traffic stop was initiated, however, McCullough fled on foot into the Livingston Springs subdivision.
Multiple MCSO deputies and Madison Police Department (MPD) officials set up a tight perimeter, securing the area while searching for McCullough. DTF investigator, Sgt. Jarrod Lauth, deployed K9 Miso, who successfully tracked and located McCullough hiding in the bushes at Madison resident Jean McWilliams' property line, on Fraleigh Drive, in Madison.
Upon seeing K9 Miso, the fugitive immediately surrendered at approximately 5:26 p.m., without further incident. McCullough was charged with possession of a firearm/concealed weapon by a convicted felon, resisting an officer without violence and driving while license suspended with knowledge. McCullough was also booked on two outstanding warrants: one in Madison County for a failure to appear warrant on a previous driving while license suspended charge, and the other from Jefferson County for violation of probation on an original charge of felony battery.
"The apprehension of this offender is the result of quick coordination by MCSO deputies and officers from the MPD," said MCSO Major David Harper. "Within moments, a very tight perimeter was established preventing this fugitive from escaping the area, allowing K9 Miso to successfully track him to his hiding spot. I am extremely proud of the working relationship we [MCSO] share with our brother agency, the Madison Police Department, and further commend the dedication and commitment of all the law enforcement officers involved. The effort of these officers resulted in the arrest of a wanted fugitive and the recovery of a handgun thus making our community safer."