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U.S. Marshals captured a suspect wanted in New York's Hudson Valley in Pine Hills, Florida, on Monday (March 2). The suspect, Naveah Jackson, was wanted by the Catskill Police Department for a firearms violation and by New York State Police for a 19-mile high-speed chase that ended in a crash on January 30.
Jackson allegedly fled the scene after the crash, prompting a manhunt. The U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force tracked him to Pine Hills, where they conducted surveillance operations and confirmed his presence before making the arrest. According to Mid Hudson News, Jackson is now awaiting extradition back to New York.
The high-speed chase began in Greene County and ended in New Paltz, Ulster County, where Jackson allegedly rear-ended a Mazda, struck a Tesla, and hit a stationary Suzuki. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. CBS6 Albany reports that the chase ended when Jackson's vehicle became wedged between the Tesla and the Suzuki.
Christopher Amoia, acting U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of New York, praised the collaborative efforts that led to Jackson's capture. Jhovanny Gomez, commander of the U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, emphasized the commitment to ensuring individuals who endanger communities are brought to justice.
The Yahoo News article notes that Jackson's capture highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to apprehend fugitives and maintain public safety.