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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
May 29, 2008

Western District of North Carolina

Deputy U.S. Marshal O.N. Hamilton
(704) 344-6234
 
U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Former NBA Player Vernon Maxwell
 

Former NBA Basketball Player Vernon Leon Maxwell, was arrested on May 29, 2008 by members of the U.S. Marshals sponsored Hornet’s Nest Task Force.

On May 28, 2008, a federal warrant for arrest for violations of the conditions of federal supervision was issued for Vernon Leon Maxwell by the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. United States Marshal Service authorities in the Western District of Washington forwarded information on Maxwell to the Hornets Nest Task Force in the Western District of North Carolina. Maxwell was located at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse and was immediately taken into federal custody by U.S. Marshals following an appearance in state court.
Maxwell was originally sentenced to serve 5 years of federal probation for willful failure to pay child support.

Additional information about the U.S. Marshals can be found at http://www.usmarshals.gov.