US fugitive captured in Jamaica after 13 years on the run
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to sell more than 25 pounds of marijuana in New Jersey has been captured in Jamaica after more than 13 years on the run.
According to foreign reports, police arrested 48-year-old Davey Scott in Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday.
It was further reported that Scott was working as a disc jockey in the island and was known as “DJ Tallman”.
“Scott tried to sell the marijuana to an undercover agent with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office narcotics task force in 2001 and he struck a detective with his vehicle while trying to flee. He failed to make a court appearance in 2004,” US media added.
The report also noted that he is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, aggravated assault on a police officer and hindering apprehension.
