PITTSBURGH, PA—Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced the arrest of 39-year-old Jarrell Saunders, who had been a fugitive since June following a bench warrant for violating bond conditions. Saunders was involved in a shootout with McKees Rocks Police Officers and Pennsylvania Attorney General Narcotics Task Force Agents back in February 2023.
Detectives received a tip this week about Saunders’ location at a residence in the 100 block of Sylvania Avenue. Upon their arrival late this morning, they were met with no response after announcing their presence, leading to a forced entry into the home. Saunders was found hiding on the second floor in an attempt to evade arrest.
Saunders is one of three men charged with firing numerous shots at law enforcement officers during the 2023 incident. He has been on the run for the past two months after Judge Edward Borkowski issued a bench warrant for his arrest. The arrest marks a significant development in the case and underscores the ongoing efforts to bring those charged with serious crimes to justice.
