(WRGB) — A suspect wanted in New York for a firearms violation and for reportedly leading New York State Police on a 19-mile high-speed chase that ended in a crash has been captured in Florida.
Members of the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Naveah Jackson on Monday afternoon in Pine Hills, Florida. Jackson was wanted by the Catskill Police Department for a firearms violation and by the New York State Police in connection with a 19-mile high-speed chase that began in Greene County and ended in New Paltz, resulting in a multi-car accident on Jan. 30. Authorities said Jackson fled the scene after the crash.
The Catskill Police Department requested assistance from the U.S. Marshals in locating and arresting Jackson. Investigators determined Jackson had fled the Hudson Valley and was hiding in Pine Hills.
Task force members conducted surveillance operations in Pine Hills and confirmed Jackson was there before taking Jackson into custody.
Christopher Amoia, acting U.S. marshal for the Northern District of New York said,
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.
Jhovanny Gomez, commander of the U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force said,
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.
Jackson is awaiting extradition back to New York.