A Madison man was arrested in Newton County on Dec. 19 and charged with aggravated assault, felony murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Jamarioun Clark, 22, is a suspect in the killing of Anargyros Mantas.
According to a press release, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a person down call on Dec. 18 in the area of West Broad Street and Pulaski Street. When officers arrived, they found a critically wounded male in the roadway. He was later identified as 26-year-old Anargyros Mantas, who was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment but succumbed to his injuries.
According to state records, Clark was released from the Wheeler County Correctional Facility on March 30, 2025, after serving part of a 15-year sentence for robbery.
This remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Bradshaw at Christina.Bradshaw@accgov.com or 762- 400-7323.
“ACCPD greatly appreciates the partnership and assistance of the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, Madison Police Department, Covington Police Department, Newton County Sheriff’s Office, FBI Safe Streets, and the GBI," a statement read.