FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: August 22, 2008 Steven F. Carter, Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal (434) 295-3852   Newport News, VA Fugitive from Justice, Jerry Thomas Tomlin Jr. Captured   Jerry Thomas Tomlin Jr., who was wanted by the Newport News, Virginia Police Department on 25 counts of felony forcible sodomy, 26 counts of felony indecent liberties and 1 count of attempted felony sodomy with a minor, was captured this morning at a residence in Lynchburg, Virginia. While working off a lead provided by the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. Marshals from the Western District of Virginia, Charlottesville and Roanoke Divisions along with members of the Lynchburg Police Department located and apprehended Tomlin at 124 Camp Ave. Lot # 6, Lynchburg, Virginia. Tomlin was found hiding in a bedroom under a blanket between an air mattress and bedroom wall. The residence, a single wide trailer, was occupied by a person believed to be a half brother to Tomlin. The charges were filed on August 8, 2008 in the Newport News Circuit Court and involved two minors under the age of 13 and 18. Tomlin’s criminal history includes assault, burglary, and several forgery/fraud charges. A two week fugitive investigation conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service and Newport News Police Department led investigators to the Lynchburg, Virginia area. Tomlin was transported to Blue Regional Jail in Lynchburg, VA and held without bail. He is currently awaiting extradition back to Newport News to stand trial.