A man that was wanted in connection to a murder that happened on Christmas Eve in Maryland has been arrested in Connecticut.
The U.S. Marshals Service said Michael Crawford, 52, was arrested on Tuesday for his alleged role in the murder of a Maryland man.
Authorities said Crawford was identified as a suspect in the killing of 53-year-old Kevin Simmons, who was found dead around 11:20 p.m. on Christmas Eve in the District Heights area.
Police found Simmons with gunshot wounds inside of a home, and he was ultimately pronounced dead.
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A warrant for Crawford charges him with first- and second-degree murder, assault, reckless endangerment and more. He was found hiding out inside of a home on Gregory Lane in West Haven.
The U.S. Marshals Connecticut Violent Fugitive Task Force, West Haven police and other agencies assisted with Crawford's arrest. He was transported to police headquarters where he will be held pending extradition to Maryland.
