James Wahlrab, United States Marshal for
the Southern District of Ohio announces the arrest of Quinton
Peterson. Peterson was arrested at approximately 2pm today by U.S.
Marshals at 659 Lakeview Drive Columbus, Ohio.
On November 30, 2007, the Huntington, West Virginia Police
Department issued a warrant for Peterson charging him with First
Degree Murder and First Degree Robbery. It is alleged that on
November 11, 2007, Peterson robbed Phillip SIMMONS at the 1600 block
of Doulton Avenue Huntington, West Virginia. During the robbery,
Peterson shot SIMMONS in the chest and killed him.
On December 3, 2007, the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike
Team (SOFAST) received information from the Huntington, West
Virginia Police that Peterson may be in the Columbus, Ohio area.
Investigation led SOFAST to a possible employment work-site located
at 659 Lakeview Place Worthington, Ohio. Upon arrival, Peterson was
spotted at the location and after a brief foot chase he was
apprehended without further incident.
Peterson is currently incarcerated at the Franklin County Jail
awaiting extradition back to Huntington, West Virginia.
Last year, U.S. Marshals task forces
arrested more than 27,000 state and local fugitives on felony
charges. |
