Charlton County

WANTED: Folkston murder suspect may be armed and dangerous, GBI says

FOLKSTON, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Folkston Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who is wanted for murder.

Police say Terry Roberson, 33, is a suspect in a deadly shooting that killed Javarr Nelson on Aug. 1, 2021, in Folkston.

The GBI has arrest warrants out for Roberson for felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Roberson has black hair, brown eyes, is 5 feet, 9 inches and weighs 215 pounds.

In the police’s “Be on the lookout” (BOLO) notice, they said he may be armed and dangerous.

Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Roberson should contact the Folkston Police Department at 912-496-2563 or the GBI Kingsland Office at 912-729-6198. You can also submit a tip to the GBI Tipline at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov.submit-tips-online, or by downloading the “See Something, Send Something” mobile app.

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Bailey Husker

Bailey Husker, Action News Jax

Bailey Husker is a digital content producer and assignment editor for Action News Jax.