What led to the arrest of Andrew Ridgeway in the Stacy Powell murder case?

Andrew Ridgeway was arrested for the second-degree murder of Stacy Powell after an investigation that began when Powell's family and colleagues became concerned about her failure to log into her work computer. The case unraveled when police discovered that Ridgeway had provided false information about both his and Powell's whereabouts to law enforcement. Ridgeway was ultimately captured in Augusta, Georgia, where he had driven Powell's truck. Police issued a warrant for his arrest on charges of second-degree murder and providing false information to authorities. The investigation involved cooperation between multiple law enforcement agencies, including assistance from Polk County investigators, highlighting the collaborative effort needed to solve this tragic domestic violence case.