SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -- According to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a long-sought fugitive accused of committing a brutal murder was captured in the Savannah area.
ICE said in a Monday release that it and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agents captured
Orville Andrew Pernell, 32, on April 4.
Pernell, according to the agency, was originally accused of committing murder in St. Lucia in 2020 and has been a fugitive for several years.
ICE added that he was arrested in Jamaica in 2021 and escaped from custody there as well. U.S. Border Patrol agents encountered Pernell on Dec. 7, 2022, near San Ysidro, Ca., after he reportedly attempted to enter the United States using a fake identity.
He was paroled into the country and given a notice to appear.
In July 2023, Pernell was arrested by the Clayton County Sheriff, for possession of a stolen motorcycle and attempt to evade arrest. During the arrest, police discovered a stolen 9mm handgun also in his possession.
ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the ATF located and arrested Pernell after their investigation led them to the Savannah area.
He was then taken into custody without incident. Pernell faces charges for being an alien in possession of weapon and will stand trial for murder upon extradition back to St. Lucia.
ICE HSI Caribbean, Bridgetown and Kingston contributed to the investigation and successful operation.
The public is encouraged to report any information regarding fugitives or illegal activity to the ICE Tip Line by dialing 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form. ...read more read less
