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February 23, 2008 Brian L. Lucio, Deputy US Marshal (225) 620-4561
 
Task Force Fugitive Arrest
 
Gulf Coast Regional FTF - Jackson, MS - Investigators from the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Technical Operations Group (TOG) arrested Ronald Shearon in Jackson, Mississippi. Shearon was wanted by the Louisiana State Police for manslaughter and hit and run. On 2/21/08, Shearon is alleged to have been the driver of truck that struck a pedestrian in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After the collision, Shearon pulled the truck to the side of the road, leaving the victim in the bed of the truck, and fled the scene on foot. The victim died as a result of her injuries. Middle Louisiana Fugitive Task Force investigators requested the assistance from the GCRFTF who, with critical assistance from TOG, located and arrested Shearon. Shearon has several previous arrests for battery on police and resisting arrest.