Woman Wanted in Monroe County Arrested After Firing Shots During Struggle in Bibb County
A woman wanted in Monroe County, identified as Amber LaCount, was arrested in Bibb County after firing two shots during a struggle with an investigator near Westhaven Drive and Pine Forest.
Atlanta, GA, October 10, 2026 — An investigation into a woman wanted in Monroe County led to her arrest in Bibb County following an incident where shots were fired. The individual, identified as Amber LaCount, was apprehended after a confrontation with an investigator.
The arrest occurred in Bibb County, near the intersection of Westhaven Drive and Pine Forest. According to available information, LaCount was involved in a struggle with an investigator. During this struggle, two shots were reportedly fired.
Details regarding the specific charges LaCount faced in Monroe County were not immediately available. Similarly, the circumstances leading to the investigator’s encounter with LaCount and the precise nature of the struggle were not disclosed.
The identity of the investigator involved was also not provided. The outcome of the discharged shots, including whether anyone was injured, has not been specified.
The report indicates that LaCount was wanted in Monroe County prior to her apprehension in Bibb County. Further information regarding the sequence of events, the reason for the initial warrant in Monroe County, and any subsequent legal proceedings is pending.
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