Justice Jauquin Jones, 20, a fugitive on Oklahoma’s 10 Most Wanted list, surrendered to authorities in Oregon on October 4. He faced charges of rape, domestic assault and battery by strangulation, and robbery, connected to an incident on July 17 in Durant, Oklahoma, where he allegedly attacked a woman, stole her phone, and transferred about $12,000 from her bank account, as reported by KFOR.
"This arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of the 10 Most Wanted program in shining a spotlight on Oklahoma's most dangerous fugitives," Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said, according to Fox23. He noted that public awareness helps in locating and capturing those on the list.
Oklahoma City’s 10 Most Wanted list, launched in September 2024, helps the public track violent offenders. Since its start, it has led to the capture of 14 people charged with serious crimes such as murder, rape, and drug trafficking, as mentioned by OKC FOX. Jones recently surrendered in Oregon, showing the program can work across state lines. Authorities say public awareness and participation are important to its success.
