Fugitive wanted for murder arrested in northern Arizona
HOLBROOK, AZ (AZFamily) — A fugitive wanted on murder charges from Las Vegas was arrested on Friday in northern Arizona after evading law enforcement.
A task force in Nevada alerted Arizona authorities that 39-year-old Samuel Douglas Conway was possibly in the northern part of the state and asked for their help apprehending the suspect.
On Thursday, the U.S. Marshals Service Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force tried to arrest Conway in St. Johns, but he fled into the woods. Authorities say Conway has a violent history and has resisted arrest in the past.
The next day, officers took Conway into custody in Holbrook. He was taken to the Navajo County Detention Center, where he will remain until extradited to Nevada.
“A violent criminal is off the streets thanks to seamless law enforcement collaboration - no one was hurt, and our communities are safer because of it. We thank all the agencies involved for their teamwork and dedication,” District of Nevada U.S. Marshal Gary Schofield said.
Law Enforcement agencies that assisted with the mission include the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Apache County Sheriff’s Office, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Flagstaff Police Department SWAT, Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team, Navajo County Probation, St. Johns Department of Corrections, and St. Johns Police Department.
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