One of “Savannah’s Most Wanted” indicted on federal charge

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One of “Savannah’s Top Ten Most Wanted” has been indicted on a federal charge.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 24-year-old Ra’Quavius Rawls, of Savannah, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.

On July 24, 2024, Savannah Police officers responded to an anonymous tip that Rawls, on "Savannah’s Top Ten Most Wanted” list, was at a local gas station.

When officers arrived, they conducted a traffic stop and identified Rawls as a passenger.

A search of the vehicle revealed a firearm in the passenger side glove box.

“Removing illegally possessed firearms from convicted felons play a key role in reducing violent crime in our communities. In collaboration with our law enforcement partners, we will continue to prioritize taking these tools of violence out of the hands individuals who are prohibited from possessing them,” said Margaret Heap, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.

“The collaboration between the ATF and local law enforcement is essential in identifying and apprehending individuals who pose a threat to public safety, particularly those on lists like ‘Savannah’s Top Ten Most Wanted’,” said Acting Assistant Special Agent Robert Davis.

The case is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the Savannah Police Department.