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Demario Julian, 22, was arrested by members of the US Marshals Service and the Eastern PA Fugitive Task Force on West 2nd Street in Chester on Thursday, March 23, officials said.
According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, Julian walked away from an outdoor work detail in Louisville, Georgia on Feb. 22. Chester city police said Julian had been serving a 10-year sentence for robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm.
At the time of his arrest Tuesday, authorities said Julian had a "fully-loaded" Glock 43X 9mm pistol in his possession that had been reported stolen out of West Whiteland Township.
In addition to being wanted for escape in the Peach State, the 22-year-old now faces pending weapons charges in Delaware County and theft charges related to an alleged auto break-in in Chester County, US Marshals said.
As of Monday, March 27, Chester police said Julian was remanded to the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Media pending extradition.
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