TOCCOA, Ga. - A wanted fugitive from Cobb County is back in custody after Toccoa police pulled him over for driving without headlights Tuesday night.

What we know:

Investigators said officers stopped a Nissan Maxima on West Currahee Street on Nov. 11, and identified the driver as Jayro Nieto. During the traffic stop, police learned Nieto had several outstanding warrants out of Cobb County.

The warrants included charges of possessing a stolen vehicle, hit-and-run, and additional driving and possession offenses out of Valdosta.

Officers took Nieto into custody without incident and turned him over to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office.

What they're saying:

Chief Bruce Carlisle praised the work of his officers, saying, "This traffic stop is a great example of our officers’ commitment

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