Robeson County murder suspect arrested after 18 years on the run
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ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County murder suspect has been arrested after 18 years on the run, the sheriff’s office said Friday.

Omar Gray was arrested nearly 18 years after being indicted by a Robeson County Grand Jury on May 15, 2007. Authorities said he was a fugitive who evaded capture after his indictment on first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder charges.

Following his indictment, a nationwide manhunt was launched, earning him a spot on America’s Most Wanted as well as an Interpol Red Notice, according to the sheriff’s office. He was ultimately captured in Los Angeles under the alias “Timothy Bloxson.”

Gray’s true identity was discovered after he was arrested on unrelated charges and fingerprinted during the booking process, the sheriff’s office said. A Certified Latent Print Examiner from the Moore County Sheriff’s Office conducted a forensic fingerprint comparison, confirming that “Bloxson” was indeed Gray.

After he was identified, Gray was extradited to North Carolina, where he was formally arrested by SBI agents and Robeson County deputies on Tuesday. He is currently in custody awaiting legal proceedings.

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