In a dramatic turn of events, the United States Marshals Service apprehended a fugitive last week in Washington state, uncovering him in a most unexpected hiding spot—beneath a child’s bed.

The arrest of Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner took place on Friday in Spokane, as U.S. Marshals honed in on his location. Bryant-Muellner was wanted on an outstanding warrant due to a probation violation connected to his 2024 arrest, which involved charges related to firearms and assault.

To execute the arrest, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force meticulously surrounded and secured a residence located near the 3000 block of South Regal Street at around 5:30 p.m. This operation was part of a coordinated effort by the U.S. Marshals Service.

To access the premises, officers had to remove a glass sliding door after their repeated commands went unheeded. Following this breach, two adults unrelated to the case quickly exited the home, according to authorities.

Officers then removed a glass sliding door to gain entry after repeated law enforcement commands. Two uninvolved adults rushed out of the home, authorities said.

During a methodical search, law enforcement discovered Bryant-Muellner attempting to conceal himself beneath a child’s bed, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. He surrendered without incident, officials said.

A handgun was recovered during the arrest of a fugitive who authorities said was found hiding under a child’s bed in Spokane, Wash. (U.S. Marshals Service)

Authorities said officers seized a handgun and high-capacity magazines during a lawful probation search following the arrest.

“The arrest reflects the strength of our partnerships and the teamwork among local, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies,” Craig Thayer, the U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Washington, said in a statement.

U.S. Marshals walk through a public park during an operation. (Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

“With gun violence continuing to plague Spokane, every violent offender arrested and every firearm taken off the street makes our communities safer,” Thayer added.

The arrest was carried out by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, with assistance from the FBI, the Spokane Police Department and the Washington State Department of Corrections, authorities said.