CADIZ, OH (LOOTPRESS) – “Dennis Terrell Evans Jr, 35, was arrested this afternoon by the U.S. Marshals Service Northern District of West Virginia.
The U.S. Marshals Service – Mountain State Fugitive Task Force was requested to assist in locating Evans by the Wheeling
Police Department.
Evans was the primary suspect in an Attempted Murder Investigation on Wheeling lsland in July 2023. Evans has been charged with Strangulation, Wanton Endangerment involving a Firearm, and Burglary. Evans also had a Parole Violation due to previous charges stemming from an incident in Marion County, WV that include Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Wanton Endangerment involving a Firearm and Conspiracy to commit a Felony.
Deputy U.S. Marshals received information that Evans was in the Cadiz, OH area. After canvassing the area, Deputies located the suspect vehicle registered to Evans father in-law who was assisting Evans evade arrest. During the arrest, Evans refused to surrender, and fled into a wooded area, after a ½ mile pursuit, Evans was taken into custody. Following his arrest, a search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a loaded Beretta 9mm handgun.
Other agencies assisting in the arrest of Evans include; Harrison and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. A photo of Evans may be found on the Monroe County Jail’s web page.
The U.S. Marshals Service is the federal government’s primary agency for fugitive investigations. Nationwide, 60 local task forces are dedicated to violent crime reduction by locating and apprehending wanted criminals. These task forces also serve as the central point for agencies to share information on fugitive matters.”