North Carolina man arrested in Texas linked to Oglethorpe County murder
Michael Thomas Dusch. Courtesy of Oglethorpe County Sheriff's Office
OGLETHORPE COUNTY, Ga. - A multi-state investigation led by the Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Arkansas State Police, and Denton, Texas Police Department, has resulted in the arrest of a North Carolina man on multiple felony charges, including murder.
What we know:
Michael Thomas Dusch, 29, of West End, Moore County, North Carolina, was arrested in Denton, Texas, during a traffic stop in a stolen vehicle. Authorities discovered items that linked him to the murder of David J. Stewart in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. At the time of his arrest, Dusch was already a wanted person in North Carolina on charges of child pornography and identity theft.
What they're saying:
Dusch faces a range of charges, including Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, Exploitation of the Elderly, False Imprisonment, Concealing the Death of Another, Financial Transaction Card Theft, and Identity Fraud. Additional charges may follow as investigations continue. He has also been linked to an ongoing investigation in Arkansas.
What's next:
Dusch is currently awaiting extradition to Georgia to face charges. Authorities encourage anyone with information related to the case to contact Detective Hunter at 706-743-8101 ext. 1714 or via email at jhunter@oglethorpesheriff.org.