Man arrested in shooting at Stuart apartment
Martin County, Fl (treasurecoast.com)-20-year old Ri-Ahj Lee Thomas who was wanted for a number crimes including a shooting in Stuart this past weekend has been arrested.
Here are the details from the Martin County Sheriff:
CAPTURED! SUSPECT WANTED FOR A NUMBER OF CRIMES IN OUR AREA TAKEN INTO CUSTODY, ENDING A REIGN OF VIOLENCE
The Ft. Pierce man wanted for a number of violent crimes in Martin County and throughout the Treasure Coast has been captured tonight.
20-year old Ri-Ahj Lee Thomas of Ft. Pierce surrendered to Martin County Sheriff’s Warrants Detectives and the US Marshals Fugitive Task force after the Martin County home he was hiding in became surrounded by law enforcement determined to end his violent crime spree.
Thomas is wanted in connection to multiple crimes including robbery, tampering with a witness and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He’s also wanted in connection to a recent shooting.
Thomas’ capture was a dedicated collective effort by law enforcement from the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, Stuart Police Department, Port St. Lucie Police Department, Ft.Pierce Police, US Marshals Fugitive Task Force and the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Through this collective effort, and with help from the community, we removed this violent individual from the streets of this Treasure Coast.
