Off-Duty FAM Acts Quick, Nabs Felon
News & Happenings
February 11, 2008
Special Agent in Charge Arnold Cole
(right), Federal Air Marshal Service,
Atlanta field office, congratulates FAM
FAM Michael Godwin for helping capture
a felon.
A federal air marshal was recently recognized for assisting local law enforcement with the capture of a man wanted on multiple felony arrest warrants.
While off duty in Atlanta, FAM Michael Godwin observed a man running from a car pulled over by police. Reacting swiftly, Godwin identified himself to police as a law enforcement officer and joined in the foot pursuit. Godwin caught up to the suspect with his service weapon drawn, and after repeated warnings to stop, tackled the suspect. The police arrived and took the suspect into custody.
"FAM Godwin’s situational awareness, sound judgment and his assistance to fellow law enforcement colleagues is commendable," said Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Arnold Cole.
