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Janard Childs was taken into custody earlier today outside an apartment in Plant City, Florida. Upon arrest by detectives with the Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Plant City Police Department, Childs was transported to the Hillsborough County Jail without incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Childs is charged with Second-Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Tampering with or Destroying Physical Evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis arrest represents a step toward justice for the family of Mr. Montgomery. I\u2019m proud of the dedication shown by our detectives, who have worked tirelessly to pursue every lead since the night of the homicide. We also extend our gratitude to our partners with the U.S. Marshals Service, Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office and the Plant City Police Department for their assistance in bringing this suspect into custody.\u201d – Chief Sam Taylor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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