ALABAMA — The Covington County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted fugitive connected to Covington County.
Authorities say John Caton Lee is wanted on a charge of failure to appear in court related to an underlying charge of unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance.
Investigators report that Lee has an extensive criminal history and is believed to have strong ties to south Alabama, including friends and family in Covington, Butler and Conecuh counties. Law enforcement has received information indicating Lee has returned to the area on multiple occasions.
Officials say Lee may currently be in or around Andalusia, Georgiana, elsewhere in Covington County, or possibly in Mobile.
Lee is described as a 45-year-old white male, approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing about 175 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair.
Central Alabama Crime Stoppers urges anyone with information about Lee’s whereabouts to contact law enforcement or Crime Stoppers immediately. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (833-251-7867). Information may also be submitted by texting “215stop” to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form, or by using the P3 Tips mobile app. Callers who wish to remain anonymous are encouraged to use Crime Stoppers.
