Suspect Arrested in DeKalb County Armed Robbery

Dakin Braddick taken into custody for March 3 incident on Glenwood Road

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:03pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handgun magazine or ammunition cartridge, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying the serious, investigative nature of the crime.The arrest of a suspect in an armed robbery highlights the growing problem of violent property crimes targeting high-end merchandise in the Atlanta area.Atlanta Today

Deputies have arrested a man accused of committing an armed robbery in DeKalb County last month, according to the sheriff's office. Dakin Braddick was wanted for a March 3 armed robbery of a person 'engaged in the sale of designer clothing and footwear' on Glenwood Road in unincorporated Decatur.

Why it matters

Armed robberies are a serious concern for local communities, threatening public safety and disrupting businesses. This arrest demonstrates the collaborative efforts of law enforcement to apprehend suspects and bring them to justice.

The details

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Unit, in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service and the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office, took Braddick into custody without incident at an apartment complex in the 6800 block of Main Street in Lithonia. Braddick is being held in the DeKalb County Jail without bond on felony charges of armed robbery, hijacking a motor vehicle in the first degree, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and two counts of financial transaction card fraud.

  • The armed robbery occurred on March 3 in unincorporated Decatur.
  • Braddick was arrested on April 2, 2026.

The players

Dakin Braddick

The suspect arrested for the armed robbery in DeKalb County.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that led the investigation and arrest of Braddick.

U.S. Marshals Service

The federal law enforcement agency that assisted the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in the arrest of Braddick.

Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that also assisted in the arrest of Braddick.

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The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the collaborative efforts of local and federal law enforcement to apprehend suspects accused of violent crimes and protect the safety of the community.