Man arrested in Diamond Lakes stalking incident

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A man has been arrested in relation to a stalking incident at Diamond Lakes, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Tyrone Bernard Gaynor Jr., 31, of the 3700 block of Farrington Drive, was arrested on Wednesday, according to investigators.

This week, the sheriff’s office says reports have surfaced on social media regarding a man following women at an uncomfortable distance.

After a Facebook post containing a photo of the individual was shared, the Richmond County Sherriff’s Office Road Patrol and Criminal Investigations Division started an investigation and increased the number of deputies in the area, according to a press release.

Around 12:53 p.m. on Wednesday, Gaynor was found on the Diamond Lakes walking track and brought in for further investigation.

A victim from a prior incident that occurred on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. confirmed to deputies that she had taken the original Facebook photo.

Following the investigation, Gaynor was arrested and charged with misdemeanor stalking, according to investigators.

The sheriff’s office says it urges anyone who may have been followed, harassed or has additional information or video footage related to this case or other incidents to contact it’s Criminal Investigations Division at 706-821-1000, send a message via Facebook Messenger, or email PIO@AugustaGA.gov.

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