UPDATE: MONROE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – During the early afternoon hours of October 16, 2023, Troopers received a tip from a member of the public on the location of the suspect, Anthony Charles Meyers.
Troopers responded to the area and located Meyers in a wooded area near Union, West Virginia. As the Troopers attempted to approach Meyers, he pointed a rifle toward the Troopers. Both Troopers responded to the threat by fatally shooting Meyers. EMS and Crime Scene have been called to the scene.
The West Virginia State Police would like to thank the public for all of their assistance with this investigation. The information received made it possible to locate the suspect successfully.
This investigation remains active and ongoing.Â
MONROE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Police are still searching for an armed and dangerous fugitive. Police have encountered the subject but were unable to take them into custody.
According to the West Virginia State Police, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Troopers from the Union detachment were attempting to locate an unknown, white, male who was suspected of breaking into residences in the Monroe County area of Pyne Mountain Road.
At approximately 11:30 p.m. on this same date, Troopers were involved in a confrontation with the suspect. Troopers were unable to place the suspect into custody at this time.Â
The suspect has been identified as 35-year-old Anthony Charles Meyers. Meyers has been recorded on surveillance systems and trail cameras.
He is armed with a stainless barrel rifle that may be cased. Meyers is 5-11 tall, with brown hair and green eyes. Meyers may be dressed in camo and may be carrying a red backpack.Â
Meyers was released on July 28, 2023, from FCI Devens. He failed to report to his federal probation officer on July 31, 2023. Meyers is a Federal Fugitive and a violent sexual predator.
Meyers may frequent the Appalachian Trail, hitchhike, or be seen walking. At this time Anthony Charles Meyers is considered armed and dangerous.
Extreme caution should be used if he is spotted. Do not approach. If located please call Sgt. S.S. Keaton at 304-772-5100 or R/Sgt. S.A. Hatten at 304-633-6261. The status of this investigation remains active and ongoing.Â
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