AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an 18-year-old in reference to a terroristic threats and acts incident.

Officials say Benjamin Jeremiah Mealing has warrants on file.

Youth violence is a sad reflection on society, sheriff says

Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley addressed the violence Augusta has seen in the past two days, including a murder at Augusta Mall and an apparently retaliatory attack.

The incident happened on Monday and Tuesday near the 3100 block of Skinner Mill Road.

The agency says Mealing is 6 feet tall and 180 pounds.

If you have any information on Mealing or his location, contact any on call investigator at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 821-1080 or (706) 821-1020.

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