Carlos Uribe, 27, an alleged kidnapper who was a high-priority target on the Attorney General's 10 Most Wanted list, has been apprehended by law enforcement officials. Previously added to the list just last month, Uribe's capture was made possible in part due to pivotal information provided by members of the public. The U.S. Marshals Metro Fugitive Task Force of the western District of Oklahoma arrested Uribe yesterday in southeast Oklahoma City, as confirmed in a recent announcement by the Oklahoma Attorney's General Office.
The success in capturing Uribe underscores the ongoing cooperation between the U.S. Marshals and the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, which has been an active participant in the Metro Fugitive Task Force since 2022. In a statement obtained by the Oklahoma Attorney's General Office, Drummond expressed his appreciation, stating, "The 10 Most Wanted program has been an effective way for the public to play a part in getting dangerous criminals off the street."
Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Callen Stephens echoed this sentiment, acknowledging the collaborative efforts to significantly enhance community safety. Stephens told the Oklahoma AG's office, "The U.S. Marshals Service appreciates the partnership with the Oklahoma Attorney's General Office in making our community a safer place to live."
Detailing the urgency surrounding Uribe's case, the Moore police had responded to a domestic disturbance on July 14, 2024. A female victim reported that Uribe refused to leave her apartment and then forcefully confined her to a bedroom. Subsequent observation by officers revealed that the victim had visible injuries, which were reportedly inflicted in a previous confrontation with Uribe. At the time of the incident, Uribe had already been facing charges related to domestic assault and battery against a pregnant woman, as reported by the Oklahoma Attorney's General Office. Since its inception in September 2024, the 10 Most Wanted list has been instrumental in the capture of seventeen fugitives, who were accused of severe crimes ranging from murder, rape, to drug trafficking.
