U.S. Marshals Collaborate to Put Violent Offender Behind Bars

Greenwood, MS – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Eastern District of Missouri May 16 arrested a man wanted on multiple felonies out of Mississippi.

Earl G. Blue, 47, was arrested in St. Louis, Missouri, on multiple violent charges.  Blue is accused of robbing the Regions Bank in Greenwood on May 15 and getting away with thousands of dollars.  The day of the armed robbery, Greenwood Police requested assistance from the USMS.  The next day, Marshals were able to determine that Blue was on a bus bound for Chicago.  During a layover in St. Louis Investigators were able to take Blue into custody after a brief struggle.

During the arrest, Blue was found to be in possession of a significant amount of U.S. currency believed to be evidence of the bank robbery.  Blue was also wanted on a parole violation warrant for cutting off an ankle monitor in the days leading up to the bank robbery.  Blue had recently been released from prison for multiple counts of armed robbery.  

Blue was transported to a local medical facility to be evaluated and ultimately to the St. Louis County Jail for booking on the active warrants and to begin extradition proceedings back to Mississippi.

Since 2006, the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force has focused resources and efforts on the enhancement of public safety and the reduction of violence within the Gulf Coast Region, through the identification, investigation, and apprehension of fugitives wanted for egregious crimes against the community, while ensuring the equal application of Justice, Integrity, and Service for all.