Augusta, GA – A man has been arrested in connection with a stalking case that recently came to light at Diamond Lakes in Augusta, Georgia, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Tyrone Bernard Gaynor Jr., 31, of the 3700 block of Farrington Drive, was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon. The arrest follows reports circulating on social media about a man who had been allegedly following women at an uncomfortable distance in the Diamond Lakes area.

Authorities began their investigation after a Facebook post featuring a photo of the suspect went viral. In response, the sheriff’s office increased its presence in the area with both Road Patrol and Criminal Investigations Division deputies. By Wednesday, Gaynor was located on the walking track at Diamond Lakes around 12:53 p.m., where he was brought in for questioning.

The investigation revealed that a victim from a previous incident, which took place on Sunday at around 2:00 p.m., had taken the original photo of Gaynor. The victim confirmed the photo’s authenticity and identified Gaynor as the man who had been following her.

Following further investigation, Gaynor was arrested and charged with misdemeanor stalking.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging anyone who may have experienced similar harassment or has any additional information or video footage related to this case to come forward. Individuals can contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 706-821-1000, reach out via Facebook Messenger, or email PIO@AugustaGA.gov.

The sheriff’s office continues to urge the public to report any suspicious or uncomfortable behavior to help ensure community safety.