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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

U.S. Marshals Capture Eastern Shore Gang Member “RJ” Northan

Norfolk, VA – A Bloods gang member on the run from attempted murder charges in Accomack County since March 25 was captured today in Maryland. Robert “RJ” James Northan Jr., 34, was arrested as a result of an extensive multi-agency fugitive investigation.

At approximately 9:45am, U.S Marshals Fugitive Task Force members from Norfolk, VA and Salisbury MD arrested Northan at a hotel in Pocomoke City, MD. The arrest was the result of an extensive fugitive investigation involving the following agencies: U.S. Marshals, FBI, Accomack Sheriff’s Office, Northampton Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police, Maryland State Police, Eastern Shore Drug Task Force, and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

“I would like to thank the U.S. Marshals and all the agencies involved with this team effort in bringing this fugitive to justice,” said Accomack Sheriff W. Todd Wessells.

“I am routinely humbled by the tenacity and the “never give up” attitude displayed by Deputy Marshals and our state and local law enforcement partners. Despite the significantly increased risk to law enforcement during the crisis caused by the ongoing viral pandemic, the public should take comfort in knowing that the Marshals Service and their partners are still on the street every day helping to ensure that the public is protected from dangerous groups and individuals. Cases like this, under these circumstances, should give the citizens here in Virginia piece of mind in knowing that the Marshals Service works daily to serve the public with Justice, Integrity and Service.” U.S. Marshal Nick E. Proffitt.

Northan is being held at the Worcester County Detention Center awaiting return to Virginia.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good to hear bad dude is off the streets.

Anonymous said...

Wish they'd come do more arrests here because Salisbury takes no bite out of crime. Our mayor says there is no murders, rapes, and forced entry break-ins # 1 crime--even took the site down so we can't look--it's not transparency!!!

Anonymous said...

KUDOS TO LEOS

Anonymous said...

Is he related to their governor -not a whole lot of difference as far as character

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing this. Back in February a "Blood Gang" leader was apprehended in Pocomoke after escaping custody and no local news reported it.

Anonymous said...

You can call me RJ, but you does not have to call me Johnson.

Anonymous said...

but what about the bridge in fruitland

Anonymous said...

Great job officers, now if the judges will do theirs ....

Anonymous said...

and the one on Barren Creek Road in Mardela?