Crime

Have you seen one of these Manatee fugitives? A reward of up to $3,000 could be yours

Manatee

The weekly list of featured fugitives has been updated by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. One suspect has been arrested and a new suspect has been added this week.

Deputies arrested 19-year-old Melquan Underwood Monday on sexual battery charges. He is being held on $107,500 bond at the Manatee County Jail.

Lacherra Fields, 32, is wanted for robbery, shoplifting, grand theft, failure to return leased property and contempt of court, according to the sheriff’s office.

Authorities are still searching for five other suspects:

  • Jordan Brown, 24, is wanted for domestic battery by strangulation, criminal mischief and violation of probation.
  • Kyle Jefferson, 19, is wanted for grand theft, uttering a forged bill and violation of probation.
  • Buddy Hall Jr., 29, is wanted for grand theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon and violation of probation.
  • Marlon Maldonado Rodriguez, 37, is wanted on six counts of capital sexual battery.
  • Anthony Morgan, 33, is wanted on cocaine and violation of probation charges.

    • Anyone with information about these fugitives can call the toll-free anonymous tip line at (866) 634-8477 (TIPS) or submit an e-TIP online at www.ManateeCrimeStoppers.com. Tipsters are eligible for rewards of up to $3,000. These fugitives are wanted by law enforcement as of press time. Apprehensions and arrests may occur to change the status of fugitives.

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    Ryan Callihan is the Bradenton Herald’s Senior Editor. As a reporter in Manatee County, he won awards for his local government and environmental coverage. Ryan is a graduate of USF St. Petersburg. Support my work with a digital subscription
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