Gilmer County authorities search woods for suspect
By The Associated Press
Posted 5:35AM on Thursday, October 5, 2006
<p>Authorities in Ellijay are searching the woods for a man accused of breaking into homes and stealing weapons and ammunition.</p><p>Gilmer County sheriff's deputies hunted for James Sluder through the night.</p><p>Gilmer County sheriff's Captain R.T. Henry says Sluder is heavily armed, reportedly with an AK-47 and hundreds of rounds on ammunition. And people who know Sluder say he has said he will put up a fight if authorities try to arrest him.</p><p>Residents in the area have been asked to stay inside.</p><p>Meanwhile, three people have been arrested for trying to help Sluder elude arrest.</p><p>Anyone with information on Sluder's whereabouts is being asked to call the Gilmer County Sheriff's Department. (WSB Radio)</p>