FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 16, 2025
TIFTON, Ga. – Tifton Police Department is currently investigating the death of Darinel Noriega, 31, of Tifton.
On October 15, 2025 at 05:55 a.m., Tifton Police officers were called to the 1000 block of Ferry Lake Rd for a report of a person bleeding. When officers arrived, they discovered Noriega with multiple stab wounds.
Noriega was taken to Tift Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
Through investigation, Tifton detectives identified Pablo Moreno as prime suspect in the stabbing death of Noriega. Detectives are led to believe Noriega’s death may be attributed to a domestic dispute.
Moreno is charged with:
Felony Murder
Aggravated Assault
Possession of a Knife during the Commission of a Crime
Burglary - 1st degree
Five (5) counts of Cruelty to Children - 3rd degree
The suspect is currently at large, and detectives have reason to believe Moreno is currently in the Florida area.
Anyone with information relating to this case is urged to contact Sergeant Greene or Detective Fulford with the Tifton Police Department at (229) 382-3132, or to submit an anonymous tip to Tip411. To send a message to Tip411, text the keyword TIFTONPD (space) and your tip to 847411.
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