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Kentucky Man Wanted for Homicide Captured in Charlestown, IN

Clark County-Around 11:00 am this morning, the United States Marshals Service received information that Kevin Justin Ward, 25, of Louisville, KY, was staying at a residence on State Road #3 in Charlestown, IN. Kevin Justin Ward was wanted on an arrest warrant issued on July 10, 2015 out of the state of Kentucky. He was wanted by the Shepherdsville Police Department for Homicide.

After receiving the tip the Marshals Service contacted troopers from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg to assist in his apprehension. Marshals and troopers went to the residence and located Kevin Justin Ward inside. He was taken into custody without incident.

Kevin Justin Ward was extradited back to Kentucky by the U. S. Marshals Service.

Media Note-Contact the Shepherdsville, KY Police Department for a photo of Kevin Justin Ward. The U.S. Marshals involved were from both the Louisville and New Albany Field Offices.

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Sgt. Jerry D. Goodin

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