Broken brake light leads to arrest of homicide suspect

Jordan Young, had warrants for Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute out of Bibb County.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man wanted for Homicide and other crimes in Macon, was caught in Monroe County during a traffic stop on Friday night.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy stopped a driver on Highway 87 due to a broken brake light. The deputy then noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and asked the driver and two passengers to step out.

After speaking with the drivers, it was revealed one of the passengers, Jordan Young, had warrants for Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute out of Bibb County.

His brother Jalan Young, also had a warrant out of Bibb County. It was for failure to appear on a larceny charge.

The brothers were taken to the Bibb County jail, while driver of the vehicle was released with a warning for the broken light.