The hunt for fugitive Hugh Lusk has intensified as U.S. Marshals continue their search across the Eastern District of Michigan. Lusk, who failed to appear in court for trial in September, is wanted for distribution of a controlled substance causing death, after a victim suffered a fatal fentanyl overdose. Information from the ClickOnDetroit report suggests that Lusk is considered 'armed and dangerous' and his ideologies align with the sovereign citizen movement, a group typically holding anti-government beliefs.
The task force has issued a description of Lusk as a 6-foot-tall Black male, weighing between 200-225 pounds, possibly bald or with short hair and, he was last observed in the vicinity of Lincoln Park, potentially driving an older red Chevrolet Silverado, bearing the Michigan license plate DE22011, as detailed in a press release from the U.S. Marshals Service. Marshal Owen Cypher expressed the gravity of Lusk's apprehension stating, "Mr. Lusk represents a clear danger to the citizens of Detroit and the Eastern District of Michigan."
The public's help could be crucial in this matter. Anyone with information on Lusk's whereabouts is encouraged to reach out to the U.S. Marshals Service tip line at 866-865-TIPS (8477) or contact the Detroit office directly at 313-202-6458. Tips can also be submitted online through the USMS Tips app or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. The U.S. Marshals affirm their commitment to the safety of the community and to delivering justice by capturing fugitives like Lusk who pose threats to societal well-being, "The U.S. Marshals Service is dedicated to bringing dangerous fugitives to justice," Cypher told U.S. Marshals Service News.
