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Cairo Today
By the People, for the People
Fugitive Arrested in Cairo, Georgia
Grady County Deputies and U.S. Marshals capture wanted suspect Navaris Broomfield
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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On February 2, 2026, Grady County Deputies, working with the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested Navaris Benard Broomfield, 35, of Midway, Florida, and Ashley Marie Lewis, 39, of Cairo, Georgia, in front of a residence in Cairo. Broomfield was wanted for violent aggravated battery, robbery, petit theft, and resisting a merchant at a Dollar General store in Tallahassee, where he allegedly ran over a store clerk with his van and fled the scene. Broomfield and Lewis had traveled to Cairo in an attempt to hide, but through determined investigative work, U.S. Marshals tracked Broomfield to Cairo and took him and Lewis into custody without incident.
Why it matters
This arrest highlights the cooperation between local law enforcement and federal authorities to apprehend dangerous fugitives who attempt to evade justice by fleeing to other jurisdictions. It also underscores the Grady County Sheriff's Office's commitment to maintaining public safety and not allowing the county to become a haven for those accused of violent crimes.
The details
During the arrest, Broomfield was found in felony possession of synthetic drugs (SALT), and Lewis was found in possession of drug paraphernalia. Grady County Sheriff Earl Prince stated that this type of violent, reckless behavior will not be tolerated in the county, and that those who commit heinous and violent crimes will be sought out by local and federal law enforcement.
- On February 2, 2026, Grady County Deputies and U.S. Marshals arrested Navaris Broomfield and Ashley Lewis.
The players
Navaris Benard Broomfield
A 35-year-old man from Midway, Florida, who was wanted for violent aggravated battery, robbery, petit theft, and resisting a merchant at a Dollar General store in Tallahassee.
Ashley Marie Lewis
A 39-year-old woman from Cairo, Georgia, who was arrested along with Broomfield for allegedly attempting to hide him in their vehicle.
Earl Prince
The Grady County Sheriff, who stated that violent and reckless behavior will not be tolerated in the county and that those accused of such crimes will be sought out by law enforcement.
What they’re saying
“Grady County is an excellent place to live, work, and visit, with strong community values and real opportunities, and I intend to keep it that way. If you commit a crime or are wanted by law enforcement, do not come to Cairo or Grady County to hide or hold up.”
— Earl Prince, Grady County Sheriff
What’s next
The judge will decide on Broomfield's bail status in the coming days.
The takeaway
This arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of cooperation between local and federal law enforcement in apprehending dangerous fugitives, and the Grady County Sheriff's Office's commitment to maintaining public safety and not allowing the county to become a haven for those accused of violent crimes.
