Waco, TX ---  The United States Federal Courthouse is guarded by some of the most high tech equipment available to today; however no technical advancement will ever surpass the high standard of vigilance provided by the men and women who work as a Court Security Officer (CSO).  Earlier this morning that dedication led to the arrest of Jargen Kyle Thompson a fugitive wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and burglary.

At about 8:00 on the morning of May 11, 2007, a CSO, utilizing the buildings security cameras, noticed Thompson brandishing a gun outside the Greyhound Bus Station located directly behind the Federal Courthouse.  The CSO quickly notified the Deputy United States Marshals and the Waco Police Department of the situation.  Within minutes, Thompson was in custody without further incident.  Thompson had a Glock .45 caliber handgun with a second fully loaded magazine with him.  The gun had been reported stolen in Louisiana. Thompson has an extensive criminal history involving crimes of drugs and violence.

Thompson was accompanied Julie Cook who was listed as a missing person in the National Crime Information Center databank.  Thompson initially gave an alias which was supported by Cook.  Deputies and Officers quickly realized their true identities.  Apparently Thompson and Cook had traveled by bus from Biloxi, Mississippi to Waco, Texas.