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A former star of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? has been arrested after becoming a wanted murder fugitive.
Michael Anthony Baltimore was detained by the authorities in South Florida on Friday after becoming a wanted fugitive by U.S. Marshals in 2021.
Pennsylvanian man Michael - who found fame when he starred on the TLC reality show back in 2019 - was finally captured when he was arrested during a traffic stop following a bar fight at a Davie restaurant, he was subsequently taken to Broward County Jail.
The incident allegedly involved a knife and threats of shooting according to reports by WPLG-TV.
The reality star was captured by authorities following a fight (TLC)Following his arrest, Broward County Sheriff’s Office online booking records show that Michael was charged with numerous offences including battery, possession of fentanyl, trafficking ecstasy, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of a weapon by a felon, display of a firearm during a felony, providing false ID, and using false information to obtain a driving license.
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A statement released by the U.S. Marshals Service revealed that a fingerprint scanner had correctly identified Baltimore after he gave authorities a false name and three fake identification cards were found in his vehicle.
The former reality star was moved onto the U.S. Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted list in 2022 following allegations of his involvement in the murder of barbershop owner Kendell Jerome Cook on May 22 2021.
Authorities claim that Baltimore opened fire at the GQ Barbershop in Carlisle where he shot three people, with him expected to be charged with first-degree murder.
Baltimore previously worked as a barber (TLC)U.S. Marshals claim that he had worked as a barber or Mr Cook until 2019 - the same year he appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? - with him leaving his job shortly after the TV appearance.
Statements released by the U.S. Marshals Service director Ronald Davis, Cumberland County district attorney Sean McCormack and Carlisle police Chief Taro Landis all thanked Davie Police Department for taking Baltimore into custody.
Officers reported that he was in possession of 2.3 grams of Fentanyl, approximately 200 grams of marijuana, 818 ecstasy pills, fraudulent identifications, and a loaded handgun at the time of his arrest.
Reports suggest Baltimore has been held on several charges (TLC)Mr McCormack said: “Now that he is in custody, we can finally begin the court process where he will be facing first-degree murder charges."
Mr Davis added: “I want to thank the police officers in Davie, Florida for their diligence in arresting the fugitive. I am also very appreciative of the efforts of our partners in Cumberland County who have been working on this case.
“I hope his capture brings some sense of relief and comfort to his victims’ families.”
Online records show that Baltimore has been held without bail.
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