Hocking – A fugitive that Hocking county said may be hiding out within their jurisdiction, has been caught
Brandon Smathers was wanted in a nationwide warrant for rape unlawful sex with a minor and sexual battery.
Hocking Detectives this week immediately began using various investigative techniques to locate the fugitive and contacted the United States Marshals Service for assistance in apprehending him.
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After exhaustive tracking, the fugitive’s vehicle was located in Virginia, on Saturday, February 18.
As law enforcement agencies closed in on the suspect, a high-speed pursuit ensued, which ultimately led to the fugitive being taken into custody.
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