Georgia Man Wanted On A Probation Violation Found West Of Williams

A Georgia man wanted for a probation violation was found recently west of Williams after he got lost. Coconino County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue members set out to find 22-year-old Matthew Pearce from Georgia. On October 23rd he called his girlfriend saying he was in an accident in the Welch Road area of Williams and had been walking around trying to find a road. Pearce was fleeing Georgia after a probation violation was issued. Deputies from Coconino and Yavapai counties were utilized, along with drones and search and rescue team members on foot. Pearce was found in good condition on October 26th and was taken into custody.