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For Immediate Release |
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| April 15, 2009 |
Criminal Investigator Deputy U.S. Marshal Brian W. Koerbel (216) 276-1033 |
| Rochester Gunman Apprehended on Cleveland's West Side |
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Cleveland, OH – Yesterday afternoon at
approximately 1:45 PM the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force with the
assistance of the Cleveland Division of Police arrested wanted fugitive
Matthew Carson. Carson was wanted in the State of New York by the City of
Rochester Police Department on charges of 2nd degree murder. The Task Force
was notified late this morning by Deputy U.S. Marshals in the Rochester area
that they developed information which led them to believe that Carson had
fled to Ohio and was hiding in the Cleveland area. Members of the Task Force
responded and set up surveillance on an address located on the 3700 block of
Chatham Avenue on Cleveland’s west side. A short time later, Carson was seen
leaving the residence on foot and was followed to the intersection of
Chatham and Fulton where he was apprehended by patrol units from Cleveland’s
Second District. The arrest was made without incident and Carson was
transported to the Cleveland City Jail to await extradition back to
Rochester. Carson is the main suspect in a shooting that occurred on March 3, 2009 in Rochester, New York. Allegedly, Carson was the trigger man who shot and killed Christopher Rodgers at a residence located in Rochester. Assistant Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Deserto stated, “This is another great example of the effectiveness of our partnerships through the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. When working together, we bring swift justice to those that evade the law.” Anyone with information regarding the
whereabouts of a known fugitive is encouraged to contact the U.S. Marshals
Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at:
1-866-4-WANTED. Callers may remain anonymous. |