Forsyth's Most Wanted Fugitive, Captured in Norcross

One of Forsyth County’s most wanted fugitives, David Ye El Choi, 28, of Johns Creek, is in custody.

Choi was wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear in Forsyth County Superior Court for arraignment on June 1 after his indictment by a grand jury in March. In April 2010 he was charged with two counts of battery, robbery and attempted kidnapping.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred in the parking lot of Stars and Strikes on GA 9 in Cumming on April 17, 2010. Choi was allegedly one of two men who jumped a 17-year-old victim from behind and then attempted to force him into their car. When Choi and the other man were not able to get the victim into the vehicle, they threw him to the ground and began to kick and punch him. Before fleeing the scene, Choi and the other man took the victim’s cell phone and some cash. According to investigators, Choi and the victim were acquaintances.

Deputies with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Warrant/Fugitive Unit took him into custody after locating him in a Norcross house Wednesday.

According to Lt. Col. D.T. Smith, the unit set up surveillance at the residence. After watching the home and confirming that a vehicle in the driveway belonged to Choi, the deputies peacefully entered the home and found Choi sitting on a couch. He was taken into custody without incident.

Choi is being held without bond at the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center. He is awaiting an appearance before a Superior Court judge.

This article first appeared on Cumming Patch.