FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: |
March 25, 2008 |
Craig S. Martin, Deputy U.S. Marshal
(614) 348-8072 |
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West Virginia Fugitive Captured by Task Force
in Columbus |
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Columbus, OH - James Wahlrab, United
States Marshal for the Southern District of Ohio announces the arrest of
Kevin Boykins. Boykins was arrested at approximately 8 a.m. today, March 25,
by the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) at 334 South
Ashburton Street Columbus, Ohio.
On October 25, 2007, the Jackson County West Virginia Sheriff’s Office
issued a warrant for Boykins charging him with Failure to Appear for
Indictment. It is alleged that on May 24, 2006, Boykins was Driving under
the Influence of Alcohol on Interstate 77 in Jackson County, West Virginia
and was involved in an accident in which a five month old child was killed.
Investigation revealed Boykins was residing at 334 South Ashburton Street
Columbus, Ohio. On March 25, SOFAST arrested the fugitive at this address
without incident.
Boykins is currently incarcerated at the Franklin County Jail awaiting
extradition back to Jackson County, West Virginia.
Last year, U.S. Marshals task forces arrested more than 27,000 state and
local fugitives on felony charges. |
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