After fleeing custody twice in the Caribbean, a fugitive linked to the murder was captured by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
On April 4, 32-year-old Jamaican citizen, Orville Andrew Pernell was arrested following a homeland security investigation into the homeland security of alcohol, cigarettes, firearms and explosives in Savannah, Georgia, along with extensive investigations and a multinational manhunt.
An ICE official said Pernel was accused of committing a “brutal murder” in St. Lucia in 2020 and was a fugitive for several years.
“For a long time from justice, he was finally detained and faced with consequences,” HSI Atlanta wrote in X’s post along with the image of Pernell.
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Pernel fled St. Lucia’s custody at a murder trial and fled to Jamaica, officials said. Additionally, authorities said Pernel was arrested in Jamaica in 2021 and fled from detention.
US Border Patrol agents ran into Pernel on December 7, 2022, near San Isidro, California, after attempting to enter the United States using a fake identity. He was parole to the country and was given notice to appear.
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Orville Andrew Pernell, a 32-year-old Jamaican citizen, was arrested by Ice Homeland Security Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Special Agents for Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Special Agents from Savannah, Georgia, and a multinational manhunt was held on April 4th. (x/@hsiatlanta)
Pernel was arrested by the Clayton County Sheriff of Clayton County, Georgia for possession of a stolen motorcycle and attempting to avoid an arrest in July 2023.
Police also found a 9mm handgun stolen in Pernel’s possession during his arrest.
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Pernell was assigned to agents from multiple agencies and was arrested in the Savannah area, where he was safely taken into custody.
Officials said Pernel is facing accusations that he is an alien who owns the weapons and will endure a murder trial after being handed over to St. Lucia.
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“We are committed to tracking down fugitives who pose serious threats to public safety, regardless of where they try to hide,” said Ice HSI Special Agent in charge of Atlanta Stephen N. Schrank, who covers Georgia and Alabama.
“This operation highlights the ongoing work to dismantle criminal networks and bring violent individuals to justice. We are grateful to our local, state and international law enforcement partners who secured this arrest.”
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, murder, national crime cases, illegal immigration and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com
