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April 17, 2008 |
Southern District
of Ohio
Brian Babtist,
(614)
469-5663 |
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Task Force Takes Down West Side Robber |
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COLUMBUS, OH – Keenan Parks, wanted on
charges of Aggravated Robbery, has been arrested by the Southern Ohio
Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST). The SOFAST is a team of law
enforcement officers lead by the U.S. Marshals Service. The suspect was
arrested at 132 North Oakley Avenue in Columbus without incident.
A warrant was issued on April 17, 2008 for the 19 year old Parks charging
him with the March 29, 2008 robbery of a woman at her west side Columbus
home. Authorities allege that Parks knocked on the victim’s door and forced
his way into the home when the victim answered. Once inside, it is alleged
that Parks held a handgun to the victim’s head, demanding money. The victim
gave money to Parks who then allegedly attempted to shoot her but his
handgun malfunctioned. Authorities say that Parks then fixed the malfunction
and fired a shot, narrowly missing the victim. Authorities say Parks then
fled the scene. Witness statements and investigation of evidence at the
scene conducted by the Columbus Division of Police led to Parks being
suspected of committing the crime.
Last year, U.S. Marshals task forces arrested more than 27,000 state and
local fugitives on felony charges. More federal fugitives are arrested by
Marshals than all other federal agencies combined. |
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