Georgia fugitive arrested in West Philadelphia after tracking down domestic violence victim
A 23-year-old fugitive from Georgia was arrested in West Philadelphia after cutting off his ankle monitor and tracking his ex-girlfriend to the city. He allegedly robbed and assaulted her before a multiagency effort led to his arrest.
Georgia man cut ankle monitor and pursued ex-girlfriend to Philadelphia, authorities say
A 23-year-old fugitive from Georgia was arrested Tuesday in West Philadelphia after authorities say he tracked down his ex-girlfriend, assaulted her, and stole her phone — all while evading an ankle monitor he had been required to wear pending domestic violence charges, 6abc.com reports.
The suspect, identified as N'tyrance Davis, was already facing domestic violence-related charges in Georgia at the time of the incident. A court had required him to wear an ankle monitor as he awaited trial. Authorities say Davis deliberately removed the device before travelling to Philadelphia.
"He cut the ankle monitor off and found her again," said Captain William O'Leary of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office.
Davis's ex-girlfriend had previously relocated to Philadelphia with their son after receiving assistance from an anti-domestic violence agency in Georgia. Investigators said Davis traced her whereabouts through social media posts.
"He did rob her. Stole the cell phone she had on her. She was able to get away," O'Leary said.
The woman subsequently contacted domestic violence prevention officials in Georgia, who in turn alerted the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office. On Tuesday, officers located Davis inside a home in the 100 block of North 53rd Street. He was found carrying a large knife.
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal described the outcome as a near-miss. "This could have gone another way," she said.
The arrest was the result of cooperation among multiple agencies, including the Domestic Violence Task Force, the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office, a K-9 Unit, the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office, the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center, and the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
The case comes during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sheriff Bilal noted that the problem is worsening locally. "Domestic violence in this city is on the rise. This is important," she said.
According to Philadelphia police statistics cited by authorities, 13 people had died as a result of domestic homicide as of 27 September this year. In that same period, nearly 8,500 cases of simple assault were recorded.
Katie Young-Wildes of Women Against Abuse said intimate partner violence remains a persistent problem even as broader crime figures improve. "We saw in 2025, even as general homicides decreased and the city became safer overall, intimate partner violence remained a persistent and deadly problem," she said. Young-Wildes urged victims to seek support regardless of whether they are ready to leave an abusive situation. "We know it can feel very isolating to be in abusive relationships so we encourage you to reach out," she said.
Officials and advocates emphasised that help is available around the clock. The Domestic Violence Task Force operates a 24-hour hotline at 215-683-3728. Women Against Abuse also operates a hotline at 1-866-723-3014.
"We're trying to get out resources — that you are not alone," Bilal said.
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