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Valdosta Today
By the People, for the People
Valdosta Police Capture Miami Man Wanted for Attempted Murder
Daniel Valencia was spotted on the street and arrested without incident.
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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Valdosta police said they captured a 37-year-old Miami man, Daniel Valencia, who was wanted for attempted murder and other charges out of Miami-Dade County. Valencia was spotted walking on the street and arrested without incident on the morning of March 4.
Why it matters
Capturing a suspect wanted for serious violent crimes like attempted murder is an important public safety win for the Valdosta community. Coordinating with law enforcement in other jurisdictions to apprehend fugitives can help remove dangerous individuals from the streets.
The details
Detectives received a tip that Daniel Valencia was in the area of the 700 block of North Charlton Street in Valdosta. Around 10:45 a.m. on March 4, investigators spotted Valencia walking along the roadway and confirmed with Miami-Dade authorities that he had numerous active warrants, including seven counts of aggravated assault and first-degree arson. Valencia was detained without incident and taken to the Lowndes County Jail, where he also faces a fugitive from justice charge.
- On March 4, 2026, Valencia was spotted and arrested by Valdosta police around 10:45 a.m.
The players
Daniel Valencia
A 37-year-old man from Miami who was wanted for attempted murder and other charges out of Miami-Dade County.
Valdosta Police Department
The law enforcement agency that captured Valencia after receiving a tip about his location.
Miami-Dade Authorities
The law enforcement agency in Miami-Dade County that had issued the warrants for Valencia's arrest.
What’s next
Valencia will be extradited to Miami-Dade County to face the charges against him.
The takeaway
This arrest demonstrates the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies across jurisdictions to apprehend dangerous fugitives and keep communities safe.
