Man Arrested After Manhunt Near Genoa

A 22-year-old man is in custody following a manhunt in a wooded area of Miller County near Genoa.

A 22-year-old man is in custody following a manhunt in a wooded area of Miller County near Genoa.

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office says Troyce Johnson was apprehended October 7 after deputies searched the area for several hours. Employees at a nearby Dollar General spotted Johnson and called 911.

The search prompted a soft lockdown at Genoa Central School District, keeping students and staff inside for several hours.

Johnson faces felony charges of theft by receiving and commercial burglary, along with misdemeanor charges of theft of property and fleeing on foot. He is being held in the Miller County Detention Center on a 35-thousand-dollar bond.

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