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Glenwood Springs Fugitive Captured by U.S. Marshals in Virginia

Source: US Marshals Service

Denver, CO – The U.S. Marshals Service’s Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) in Grand Junction assisted the Glenwood Springs Police Department with the capture of a wanted fugitive in Powhatan, Virginia.

Connor Dodgen, 31, was arrested Wednesday after COVOTF Task Force Officers (TFOs) from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation found a potential address for him in Virginia. Dodgen is facing multiple felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a child in Garfield County, Colorado.

On August 27, an arrest warrant for Dodgen was issued by the Glenwood Springs Police Department and the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. After determining Dodgen had likely fled the area, assistance was requested from the U.S. Marshals COVOTF in Grand Junction on November 13. TFOs from CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) assigned to the task force developed information about a possible new address for Dodgen near Richmond, Virginia. This information was immediately sent to U.S. Marshals in the Eastern District of Virginia in Richmond. Upon receipt of the information developed in Colorado, Deputy U.S. Marshals in Richmond and Powhatan County Sheriff’s Deputies were able to locate and arrest Dodgen near the 4200 Block of Anderson Highway in Powhatan, Virginia.

“I’d like to thank all involved personnel from the Eastern District of Virginia for the quick and safe arrest of this fugitive,” said District of Colorado U.S. Marshal Kirk Taylor. “I would also like to thank and recognize the amazing work of our COVOTF Task Force Officers in Grand Junction from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation who discovered this fugitive’s location far from Colorado.”

The arrest of this fugitive represents a culmination of extensive cooperative efforts between the U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, and Glenwood Springs Police Department.

The charges pending against Dodgen are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Please direct any follow up regarding pending criminal charges to the Glenwood Springs Police Department.

The Colorado Violent Offender Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional fugitive task force that targets the most violent offenders to include those wanted for murder, assault, sex offenses, and other serious offenses throughout the state and country. 

Nationally, the U.S. Marshals Service fugitive programs are carried out with local law enforcement in 94 district offices, 85 local fugitive task forces, eight regional task forces, as well as a growing network of offices in foreign countries. Follow us on Twitter @USMSDenver.

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Four charged following Flying Squad arrests in Kilburn

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Four men who were arrested by Flying Squad officers in Kilburn have been charged.

They were arrested at around 17:25hrs on Tuesday, 19 November, at the EE mobile phone shop in Kilburn High Road.

All four appeared in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 21 November, charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.

They are:
James Adodo, 24, (05/09/2000) of Perry Street, Crayford
Ayomide Olaribiro (alias Yemi Imbrahimigbo), 21 (29/04/2003) of Warrior Square, E12
Olabiyi Obasa, 28, (06/04/1996) of Norfolk Road, Dartford; and
Nelson Joel, 27, (09/09/1997) of St Martins Road, Dartford.

They were remanded to appear at Harrow Crown Court on 19 December.

Detective Inspector Nikki Owen, from Flying Squad West, said: “We will continue to work closely with our communities, partners and industry leads to prevent and disrupt crime.

“Under A New Met for London officers are intensifying efforts to reduce crimes that matter most to the community, particularly robbery, while actively engaging with the local communities to foster collaboration and trust.”

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PC Lewis Rollins found guilty of assault by beating

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

An officer has been found guilty of assaulting a woman while he was off-duty.

PC Lewis Rollins, attached to Central West Command Unit, was convicted at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, 20 November following a trial.

An investigation was launched on Saturday, 18 May when officers received a report of an assault inside an address in Balham.

On arrest, PC Rollins made attempts to lie about his identity. He was later charged and suspended from duty.

At the same trial, he was found not guilty of intentional suffocation and actual bodily harm, relating to a separate victim. He will be sentenced in March 2025.

Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, who leads policing in the Central West area, said “PC Rollins’ actions are completely unacceptable and at odds with the Met’s values.

“I commend the women who have demonstrated extreme strength and bravery throughout this investigation. Our Directorate of Professional Standards is now progressing a misconduct investigation which remains ongoing.”

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Flying Squad detectives arrest four men as part of operation to crackdown on robberies in mobile phone shops

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Four men have been arrested after Flying Squad officers swooped in and detained them while they were robbing a mobile phone shop in Kilburn.

On Tuesday, 19 November at 17:25 hours, four men wearing surgical masks and hoods entered the EE mobile phone shop in Kilburn High Road and threatened staff to open the safes containing the devices.

Two of the suspects detained staff and customers on the shop floor whilst the remaining two forced a staff member to open the storeroom.

The suspects proceeded to load phones into the bag but Flying Squad detectives arrived swiftly on scene and stopped them before they could run away.

Four men, aged 24 [A], 27 [B], 28 [C] and 21 [D], were arrested on suspicion of robbery of a business. They were taken to a police station where they remain in custody.

The Met’s Flying Squad officers and telecom industry leads from EE have been working together following a recent increase in high value commercial robberies at mobile phone stores across London.

Data, intelligence and reactive enquiries have enabled officers to conduct proactive deployments, including the one in Kilburn High Road, resulting in the arrest and charge of eight males who are linked to 10 robberies and one attempted robbery.

Detective Inspector Nikki Owen, from Flying Squad West, said: “Robbery involves theft by use of force. Whilst the industry is left counting the financial losses, the repercussions have a deep and lasting impact on victims and witnesses. We will continue to work closely with our communities, partners and industry leads to prevent and disrupt crime. I am pleased to see that joint working is having a positive impact and shows our dedication to rebuilding public trust and confidence.

“Under A New Met for London officers are intensifying efforts to reduce crimes that matter most to the community, particularly robbery, while actively engaging with the local communities to foster collaboration and trust.

“Stolen mobile phones are often shipped overseas but many are sold on social media sites and in small shops. Members of the public need to be aware of unwittingly purchasing stolen phones as the IMEI numbers are recorded by the industry and purchasers may lose the phone if it is identified as stolen property.”

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Flying Squad detectives arrest four men as part of operation to crackdown on robberies in London mobile phone shops

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Four men have been arrested after Flying Squad officers swooped in and detained them while they were robbing a mobile phone shop in Kilburn.

On Tuesday, 19 November at 17:25 hours, four men wearing surgical masks and hoods entered the EE mobile phone shop in Kilburn High Road and threatened staff to open the safes containing the devices.

Two of the suspects detained staff and customers on the shop floor whilst the remaining two forced a staff member to open the storeroom.

The suspects proceeded to load phones into the bag but Flying Squad detectives arrived swiftly on scene and stopped them before they could run away.

Four men, aged 24 [A], 27 [B], 28 [C] and 21 [D], were arrested on suspicion of robbery of a business. They were taken to a police station where they remain in custody.

The Met’s Flying Squad officers and telecom industry leads from EE have been working together following a recent increase in high value commercial robberies at mobile phone stores across London.

Data, intelligence and reactive enquiries have enabled officers to conduct proactive deployments, including the one in Kilburn High Road, resulting in the arrest and charge of eight males who are linked to 10 robberies and one attempted robbery.

Detective Inspector Nikki Owen, from Flying Squad West, said: “Robbery involves theft by use of force. Whilst the industry is left counting the financial losses, the repercussions have a deep and lasting impact on victims and witnesses. We will continue to work closely with our communities, partners and industry leads to prevent and disrupt crime. I am pleased to see that joint working is having a positive impact and shows our dedication to rebuilding public trust and confidence.

“Under A New Met for London officers are intensifying efforts to reduce crimes that matter most to the community, particularly robbery, while actively engaging with the local communities to foster collaboration and trust.

“Stolen mobile phones are often shipped overseas but many are sold on social media sites and in small shops. Members of the public need to be aware of unwittingly purchasing stolen phones as the IMEI numbers are recorded by the industry and purchasers may lose the phone if it is identified as stolen property.”

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Police chiefs urge communities to stay alert to online misinformation

Source: United Kingdom National Police Chiefs Council

Police chiefs have today spoken about the role that misinformation played in the riots and disorder over the summer and the devastating impact it had on communities.

After the tragic killing of three young girls in Southport in July, widespread unrest spilled into violence and disorder in communities across England and Wales.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Williams, Head of the National Police Co-ordination Centre (NPoCC), said:

“I am incredibly proud of the way that policing pulled together to deploy officers to protect the communities most at risk.

“The disorder was one of the biggest challenges to national policing since the 2011 riots and was the first time the National Mobilisation Plan was evoked by NPoCC, which releases officers from forces to be deployed to the worst affected areas.”

During the 12 day period of rioting, over 40,000 hours’ worth of shifts for public order officers were stood up to protect communities from the violence and disorder. The estimated cost of the police operation stands at £31.7 million, a cost that is expected to rise.

Police chiefs reflected on how exposure to misinformation and harmful ideologies online are influencing the actions of an increasingly younger demographic, as data reveals that 17% of those arrested in relation to the disorder were under the age of 18.

Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, said:

“As well as responsible ownership of technology companies and the international work of government to stop misinformation spreading online, we need to equip people to know how to deal with false information.

“It’s too late to wait to de-bunk misinformation that has real-world consequences, we need to get into classrooms so we can ‘pre-bunk’ and teach young people how to respond to this online content.”

Noting the impact this had on communities, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, said:

“Some felt they had legitimate cause to protest, some were hell bent on causing violence and damage. We need to ensure that the public have accurate information to stop this from happening again. It’s about having the right information out there that people can believe in.”

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Colorado Interstate Fugitive Apprehended in New Mexico

Source: US Marshals Service

Albuquerque, NM – On November 12, 2024, the United States Marshals Service-District of Colorado/Grand Junction adopted a Montrose, Colorado warrant, charging Zachary Kyle Baca with Child Sex Assault, Child Prostitution and Indecent Exposure.

During the course of the fugitive investigation, multiple agencies collaborated and coordinated leads.  On November 12, 2024, investigators developed information that Baca was potentially in Arizona or New Mexico, with a known female associate and two small children.

On November 14, 2024, law enforcement developed information that Baca was travelling through New Mexico in a vehicle associated with Baca, along Interstate 40.  The United States Marshals Service-District of New Mexico-Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team (USMS-SWIFT) quickly deployed personnel to locate the vehicle.

At approximately 3:00 PM, Baca was positively identified operating the vehicle.  Due to public safety concerns, as well as the safety of the associated female and small children, USMS-SWIFT decided to follow the vehicle until it stopped.  When Baca stopped at fuel station, off Interstate 25 in Bernalillo, NM, USMS-SWIFT established surveillance in the immediate area and observed Baca entered the gas station.  As Baca exited the store, he was arrested by USMS-SWIFT, without incident.

“The Montrose Police Department is grateful for the collaboration and cooperation with the US Marshals Service, which resulted in the quick apprehension of Mr. Baca,” stated Montrose Police Chief Blaine Hall.  “Interagency collaboration, as in this example, greatly improves public safety and prevented further harm to the victims, or potential victims, in this investigation.”

Baca was subsequently transported and booked into the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center on an Out-of-State Fugitive complaint.  The female associate, who had no warrants, at that time, was released with the two small children, at the scene.

“This is another great example of the effectiveness of our fugitive task forces across the country. Working closely with our local, state and federal partners towards a common goal allowed us to rapidly take a violent sexual predator into custody who had crossed state lines,” said U.S. Marshal for the District of Colorado Kirk Taylor.  “I’d like to thank our teammates in New Mexico for their hard work, their efforts safely brought this fugitive into custody.”  

This investigation was the culmination of efforts by multiple local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, including the Montrose Police Department, The Colorado Bureau of Investigation, the New Mexico State Police, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

“This arrest is a prime example of the collaboration of U.S. Marshals task forces working smartly to share information to safely and quickly take into custody a dangerous fugitive,” said U.S. Marshal for the District of New Mexico David O. Barnett, Jr. “One of our Agency’s highest priorities is to ensure the safety of children in our communities.”

Anyone with information on wanted fugitives is urged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102 or submit information via the USMS Tips App. 

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U.S. Marshals Capture Memphis Murder Suspect in Georgia

Source: US Marshals Service

Memphis, TN – An investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) led to the arrest of Demetrio Ceballos, 18, who was wanted for a murder in Memphis, Tennessee.

On March 25, 2024, Rozelle White was shot to death in the 4400 block of Millbranch in Memphis. On September 27, a warrant for first degree murder and aggravated assault was issued for the arrest of Demetrio Ceballos for this crime.

The Memphis Police Department Fugitive Apprehension Team began searching for Ceballos. The investigation led to Ceballos’ location in Atlanta, Georgia. With this development, MPD requested assistance from the USMS Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force (TRVFTF) in Memphis.

The TRVFTF adopted the case and provided investigative leads to the USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force (SERFTF) in Georgia. On November 18, the SERFTF located Ceballos in Atlanta and took him into custody without incident. He awaits extradition back to Shelby County, Tennessee.

The U.S. Marshals Service Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is a multi-agency task force within Western Tennessee. The TRVFTF has offices in Memphis and Jackson, and its membership is primarily composed of Deputy U.S. Marshals, Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton County Sheriff’s Deputies, Memphis and Jackson Police Officers, Tennessee Department of Correction Special Agents and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Since 2021, the TRVFTF has captured approximately 3,000 violent offenders and sexual predators.

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U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Three Men Wanted for Killing Man at Akron Carryout

Source: US Marshals Service

Akron, OH – Members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) have arrested Khairi Moorer, 23, Derek Edwards,19, and Robert Davis, 19. All three males were wanted by the Akron Police Department for aggravated murder.

According to Akron police, they originally responded to reports of a single car crash at the intersection of South Main Street and West Miller Avenue on Nov. 7, 2024. When officers arrived, they discovered a victim inside the car with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim, identified as Jamar E. Franklin, 29, was transported to the hospital and was pronounced dead that night. Akron Police determined Franklin was sitting inside a vehicle in a carry out parking lot on West Long Street when he was shot by an unknown suspect. Franklin managed to drive a short distance after the shooting before crashing his vehicle.

Akron Police determined that Moorer, Edwards and Davis were involved in this incident and warrants were issued for their arrests. On Thursday, November 14, members of the task force located and arrested Khairi Moorer at an address in the 100 block of Ido Ave., Akron. This morning, Derek Edwards and Robert Davis were arrested at an address in the 700 block of Kling St., Akron.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Outstanding investigative work by the Akron Police Department detective bureau led to the identification of the three suspects allegedly involved in this deadly incident. Our task force worked closely with Akron Police over the past week to get these violent fugitives in custody as quickly as possible.”

Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a web tip. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous.  Follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland.  

The NOVFTF Akron Division consists of the following federal, state and local agencies:  
The United States Marshals Service, Akron Police Department, Barberton Police Department, Bath Township Police Department, Copley Township Police Department, Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, Fairlawn Police Department, Hudson Police Department, Kent Police Department, New Franklin Police Department, Norton Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Portage County Sheriff’s Office, Reminderville Police Department, Tallmadge Police Department, United States Secret Service, University of Akron Police Department, Wayne County Court of Common Pleas.

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Drug dealer with sophisticated central London commercial enterprise jailed after Met investigation

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A man living in Westminster has been jailed for multiple drug offences following a dedicated investigation by Met detectives who acted on concerns from local residents.

This investigation comes as part of the Met’s determination to tackle issues that matter most to London’s communities, including drug dealing and associated anti-social behaviour and violence.

Grant Lock, 44 (06.11.1980), of Villiers Street, Charing Cross, pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, 26 June to 15 drug dealing related offences, including possession with intent to supply ketamine, MDMA, cocaine and GBL. In court, Lock was described by the judge as overseeing a ‘sophisticated commercial enterprise’. Lock was sentenced at the same court on Friday, 15 November to seven and a half years in prison.

Lock was first arrested after concerns were raised around drug dealing in the Charing Cross area. Local neighbourhood officers worked together with specialist officers to uncover the key drug dealing hubs. Officers arrested Lock at his home in Villiers Street, where large quantities of drugs were found. In this first instance, Lock tried to claim that the GBL found, amongst numerous other drugs, was a cleaning product – rather than a drug commonly used for spiking drinks and in the chemsex scene.

Lock was arrested a second time after officers were told of residents’ concerns that drugs were being sold from a second flat in Newburgh Street, Soho in May 2020. Officers discovered that Lock was at the property and forced their way in after he refused them entry. Once inside, they then arrested Lock for possession with intent to supply after more drugs were found. Across both arrests, officers seized a bounty of drugs including 18 grams of cocaine, 235 doses of LSD, 296 MDMA pills, 241 packets of methylamphetamine, 36 packets of ketamine and 11 litres of GBL.

Detective Contable Nigel Pacquette, who led the investigation, said:

“Lock was a prolific drug dealer who had no regard of the law. He was found to be dealing a wide range of drugs, and even had notebooks full of records of who he had sold to and whether they had paid.

“Today’s result was only possible thanks to the close cooperation between local communities and the police. When people tell us they are concerned, we will act – combining specialist intelligence gathering techniques, with community policing to get results that will benefit the community.”

“The drugs trade is blight on Londoners, bringing crime and violence to its neighbourhoods and ruining lives. As part of its New Met for London strategy, the Met will continue to tackle crimes that matter most to communities and deliver on their behalf.”