U.S. Marshals in FL Capture Suspect Wanted in NY for Firearms Violation, Leading State Police on 19-Mile High-Speed Car Chase

Albany, NY – Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Regional Fugitive Task Force on Monday afternoon arrested Naveah Jackson who was wanted by the Catskill Police Department for a firearms violation and by the New York State Police for leading them on a 19-mile, high-speed chase that started in Greene County and ended in New Paltz, resulting in a multi-car accident on Jan. 30.  Jackson fled the scene after the crash.

The Catskill Police Department requested the assistance of the U.S. Marshals in locating and arresting Jackson.  Investigative efforts determined that Jackson fled the Hudson Valley and was hiding in Pine Hills, Florida.

Task force members conducted surveillance operations in Pine Hills, Florida, and were able to confirm that Jackson was in fact there.

Jackson was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Pine Hills.

“The coordination and collaboration that occurred across several different agencies to capture this dangerous suspect is a testament to the partnerships developed and strengthened over many years,” said Christopher Amoia, Acting U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of New York.

“The successful apprehension of this fugitive demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the U.S. Marshals Service and our law enforcement partners to ensuring that individuals who endanger our communities are brought to justice,” said Jhovanny Gomez, Commander, U.S. Marshals New York / New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NY/NJ RFTF).

Jackson is awaiting extradition back to New York.

The NY/NJ RFTF – Albany Division is composed of several different agencies across the Capital District, to include the Albany Police Department, Colonie Police Department, Greene County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, New York State Office of the Attorney General, Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, Schenectady Police Department, Troy Police Department, Kingston Police Department, Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, Ulster Police Department, Watervliet Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Marshals Service.