Weeks after manhunt, suspect wanted in Richmond, Columbia counties arrested

Alexandra Koch, Augusta Chronicle
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A Martinez man wanted in Richmond and Columbia counties was arrested Sunday after eluding Columbia County deputies two weeks prior.

Richard Anthony Dahlheimer, 42, is charged with:

  • Three counts of burglary in the first degree

  • Two counts of battery/family violence

  • Fleeing/attempting to elude a police officer - felony

  • Two counts of larceny

  • Reckless driving

  • Failure to maintain lane

  • Three counts of entering auto

  • Obstruction

  • Theft by receiving stolen property

  • Theft by shoplifting - misdemeanor

  • Probation violation

Dahlheimer is also wanted for questioning by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office in relation to the theft of seven cars from United Auto Sales on Washington Road.

Columbia County deputies arrested Dahlheimer on Sunday after an attempted burglary on the 3000 block of Sapphire Drive in Martinez, according to an incident report.

During a police chase, Dahlheimer hid under the home, according to the report. He "caused damage before and while being taken into custody."

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Past criminal history

Dahlheimer fled from Columbia County deputies in a stolen car during a traffic stop on Feb. 2 and initiated a high speed chase, according to a news release.

Dahlheimer has committed dozens of felonies in Augusta, according to Augusta Clerk of Court records.

Since 2012, he has been charged with 36 felonies, including arson in the first degree, armed robbery, financial fraud, theft and drug charges, according to records. Dahlheimer has also been charged with a number of misdemeanors, including obstructing an officer multiple times.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Deputies arrest Martinez man wanted in Richmond, Columbia counties