FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said Monday night that two people attempted to break into jail property by cutting through a section of the fence line.
No inmates have escaped, a Fulton County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson confirmed.
One person, identified as Nicholas Andrews, was arrested with the help of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit.
Andrews has been charged with interference with government property, attempting to cross guard lines to deliver a controlled substance to an inmate, and multiple drug charges.
According to the warrant, he had 32 pills of suspected oxycontin in his possession.
The other remains at large. Deputies with Fulton County Sheriff’s Office are trying to find and arrest the second person.
Authorities said more information, including charges against the individual in custody, will be released as it becomes available.
This is a developing story.
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