GA Fugitive Facing 91 Felony Warrants Arrested

A 55-year-old man facing 91 felony charges in Georgia was arrested Monday in Florida, authorities said.

The Bay County (Florida) Sheriff's Office said Richard Bailey, who they say is a registered sex offender and fugitive, was arrested following a three-week investigation at a Cedar Bluff Road home.

He faces 88 charges related to fraud and three racketeering charges in Georgia, authorities said.

Awaiting extradition to Georgia, Bailey is accused of fraudulently obtaining about $3.2 million. Authorities did not say how the money was obtained.

When authorities arrived at the Bay County home to arrest him, they say Bailey refused to comply with commands for a peaceful surrender. Once they were able to get three juveniles and a woman out of the home, authorities said they were able to arrest Bailey.

The woman, identified as 36-year-old Brittany Addis, was also arrested, authorities said.

During a search of the home, authorities said they found a gun and illegal substances.

Bailey was arrested on multiple charges of sex offender violation-failure to register, possession of synthetic cannabinoid, possession of drug paraphernalia, neglect of a child without great bodily harm, possession of a firearm or ammo by a convicted felon and fugitive from justice, authorities said.

Addis was arrested on charges of neglect of a child without great bodily harm, harboring or assisting a sex offender, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of synthetic cannabinoid, authorities said.

They were both booked into the Bay County Jail, authorities said.

The juveniles were turned over to the Department of Children and Families, authorities said.

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