Clearfield County Fugitive Jeffrey Powell Taken Into Custody in Montana

Shaw stated that Deputies from the United States Marshal Service took Powell into custody on June 21, 2010, after locating Powell at a residence in Arlee, MT. Shaw reported that on June 10, 2010, the Clearfield County Crimestoppers received an anonymous tip reporting that Powell was possibly living in or around Missoula, MT.

Through investigative leads, the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Department was able to determine a possible location for Powell. The Sheriff’s Department coordinated efforts with the U.S. Marshal Service in Johnstown to positively identify Powell’s location. The U.S. Marshal Service Fugitive Task Force apprehended Powell without incident.

Powell is facing charges in Clearfield County of: 1) aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI, F2, 5 counts; 2) DUI, M1; 3) recklessly endangering another person, M2, 5 counts; 4) dareless driving, S; 5) driving on right side of roadways, S; 6) driving on roadways laned for traffic, S; and 7) reckless driving, S.

A Criminal Complaint filed by Officer Jonathan Walker of the Lawrence Township Police Department states that at approximately 4:48 p.m. on March 21, 2008, the Lawrence Township Police were dispatched to a vehicle accident on Washington Avenue, in Hyde, Pennsylvania. Upon arrival, officers observed a head-on collision. A 2000 Ford pick-up truck driven by Powell had collided with a 1996 Hyundai. The Hyundai was occupied by a mother and her four children, all boys, ages three through six. The mother and her children all suffered serious injuries.

A preliminary hearing was held on May 28, 2008, at which time Powell waived all charges to court. On February 10, 2009, Powell failed to appear for scheduled court proceeding and a warrant was issued for Powell’s arrest.

Powell is currently housed in the Missoula County Adult Detention Center pending extradition to Clearfield County.

Shaw stated that his office received a number of tips regarding Powell’s location since Powell was first placed on the Fugitive list. Shaw said that he was extremely pleased with the efforts of the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Department to locate Powell. Shaw further noted that the U.S. Marshal’s Service is extremely helpful in these types of cases. Shaw said that with the cooperation of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, we are able to locate and apprehend fugitives world wide. Shaw thanked the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Department and U.S. Marshal Service for their cooperation in apprehending Powell.

Anyone with knowledge of a Fugitive’s location is asked to call Clearfield County Crimestoppers at 800-376-4700. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by visitingthe Clearfield County District Attorney Web site and selecting “Report A Crime”.