Feds Capture Two in Maine After Fleeing Massachusetts

Rising Concerns Over Fugitive Movement Between States

In recent weeks, there has been a noticeable increase in the movement of violent criminals from Massachusetts to Maine. This trend has prompted heightened vigilance among law enforcement agencies in both states. The U.S. Marshals Service has recently made two significant arrests in Maine, capturing fugitives who had previously evaded justice in Massachusetts.

Arrest of Jameel T. Clark-White

Jameel T. Clark-White, a 32-year-old man from New Bedford, was apprehended in Bangor, Maine, on Tuesday. Clark-White has a long history of criminal activity in Massachusetts, with numerous charges against him. These include drug possession, possession of a machine gun, and multiple counts of possessing large capacity firearms. He is also accused of carrying a loaded firearm without a license, violating firearm laws, and other serious offenses.

The arrest came after a collaborative effort between the Maine Violent Offender Task Force and the U.S. Marshals Service. Authorities received a “collateral lead” from Massachusetts suggesting that Clark-White had fled to Maine and might be staying with associates. Through extensive investigation and surveillance, investigators located Clark-White at a residence in Bangor. With the assistance of the Bangor Police Department, they stopped a vehicle he was traveling in and took him into custody without incident.

Clark-White was wanted in Massachusetts for a range of charges, including those related to a shooting and armed robbery in Cambridge in March 2021. This incident resulted in one victim being hospitalized. After being released on bond, he faced additional charges for drug and weapon-related offenses. He was later charged as a Fugitive from Justice, pending his extradition back to Massachusetts. While in a jail facility, authorities found drugs in his possession, leading to additional charges by the Bangor Police Department.

Capture of Yonaidry Lascano Rosario

This arrest followed the capture of Yonaidry Lascano Rosario, a 24-year-old member of the Trinitarios Gang, in Bethel, Maine, last Thursday. Rosario had been wanted in Massachusetts for two counts of assault to murder (Armed), accessory after the fact, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a dangerous weapon, and firearm carry without a license.

The Maine Violent Offender Task Force had been working for months to track down Rosario, following a lead from Massachusetts in April. Through surveillance, interviews, and developing leads, they were able to locate him at a home in Bethel. Law enforcement officers surrounded the residence and ordered Rosario to surrender.

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Both arrests highlight the importance of multi-agency collaboration in combating crime across state lines. According to Maine’s Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Josh Taylor, these efforts are crucial in ensuring public safety. “There is no safe haven for wanted persons in the State of Maine,” Taylor stated. He emphasized the dedication of federal, state, and local law enforcement partners in their mission to protect residents.

These recent successes underscore the ongoing challenges posed by fugitives and the need for continued cooperation between law enforcement agencies. As criminals continue to move between states, it is essential for authorities to remain vigilant and proactive in their efforts to bring them to justice.