UPDATE: The Opp Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers of the arrest of fugitive Jacob Charles Lee. He is no longer wanted by Law Enforcement. Lee was wanted for felony Assault.
Opp Chief of Police Kevin Chance advised CrimeStoppers that on today around 12:40 p.m. a family member turned Jacob Charles Lee into the Covington County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Chance went on to say that Lee was located at the family member’s residence in the area of Dozier, Alabama.
Jacob Lee is now in the custody of the Opp Police Department. ED
Jacob Charles Lee
Sex: Male
Age: 18
Race: White
Height: 5’09”
Weight: 125
Criminal Charges
Assault 2nd Degree
Opp Police Department
Jacob Charles Lee is wanted by the Opp Police Department regarding Assault warrants.
On March 04, 2020 around 7:54 p.m., Opp Police Department patrol units responded to the 700 block of Virginia Avenue regarding to a person being shot. Upon officer’s arrival, they located a 31-year-old male with a single gunshot wound to the lower right leg area. The victim was transported by ambulance to Mizell Memorial Hospital.
The Opp Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating the suspected shooter, a Jacob Charles Lee, age 18, of Opp, Alabama who left on foot. Jacob Lee is wanted for Assault 2nd degree.
If you have any information regarding the location or whereabouts of Jacob Charles Lee, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or download our P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with Investigators in case there is a follow-up question.
You may also use CrimeStoppers 800 number at 1-833-AL1-STOP.
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Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
