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Operation Mountain Justice: US Marshals Task Force Nabs 32 Fugitives in Western North Carolina

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A significant law enforcement operation in western North Carolina has led to 32 arrests, with the US Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF) and Asheville Police Department (APD) partnering to apprehend fugitives with active felony warrants. The operation, dubbed Operation Mountain Justice, targeted multiple counties in western North Carolina and resulted in the seizure of substantial quantities of illicit substances, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.

Key Takeaways:

  • The US Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF) and Asheville Police Department (APD) operation, dubbed Operation Mountain Justice, resulted in 32 arrests in western North Carolina from August 1-31.
  • Terry Wolfe, 40, of Asheville, was arrested on August 20 for multiple counts of assault by strangulation, dangerous drugs, and larceny of motor vehicle, with authorities seizing 572 grams of methamphetamine, 66.03 grams of fentanyl, and other substances.
  • Montreal Little John, 41, of Asheville, was arrested on August 18 for felony probation violation, with authorities seizing a sawed-off shotgun, a handgun, and $850 in U.S. currency.
  • James Boone, 36, of Weaverville, was arrested on August 18 for felony probation violation, with authorities seizing a firearm and other evidence.
  • Jorge Garcia Ordaz, 28, of Weaverville, was arrested on Reems Creek Road for sexual exploitation of a minor, with authorities seizing evidence related to the crime.
  • Takeia Davis and Karriam Taylor, of Asheville, were arrested by APD and State Bureau of Investigation in a housing complex in Asheville, with authorities seizing 5.36 pounds of methamphetamine, 254.67 grams of fentanyl, and other substances.
  • The Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force has partners with four federal and 68 state and local agencies and operates throughout South Carolina and North Carolina, having apprehended over 8,900 fugitives since its inception.

Statistics:

  • 32 fugitives arrested during Operation Mountain Justice
  • Substantial quantities of illicit substances seized, including:

+ 572 grams of methamphetamine

+ 66.03 grams of fentanyl

+ 14.34 grams of cocaine

+ 5.36 pounds of methamphetamine

+ 254.67 grams of fentanyl

+ 100.6 grams of purple fentanyl

+ 22.89 grams of blue pill fentanyl

+ 40.23 grams of powder cocaine

+ 61.36 grams of crack cocaine

  • Over 8,900 fugitives apprehended by the Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force since its inception

Sources:

  • United States Marshals Service (USMS)
  • Asheville Police Department (APD)
  • Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF)

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