Federal marshals and Baltimore authorities are on the hunt for 38-year-old Aaron Grant Zeigler, who they say was convicted in a drug-and-firearm case and is now wanted on a federal probation-violation and failure-to-appear warrant. Zeigler was added to fugitive listings this week after investigators reported he failed to follow the terms of his supervision. Officials are warning that anyone who spots him should keep their distance and call law enforcement instead of trying to step in.
According to WBFF, the U.S. Marshals Service says Zeigler is wanted for a federal probation violation and for failing to appear in court. The outlet reports that Zeigler was convicted in a drug-and-gun case and that agents involved in the investigation said surveillance tied to the probe showed multiple suspected drug transactions.
Marshals coordinating the search
The U.S. Marshals Service's Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force is working with partners in Baltimore to track Zeigler down, the agency said. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, anyone with information is urged to send tips through established USMS channels while the agency pursues the outstanding warrant.
Legal consequences
A federal probation violation can trigger a revocation hearing and possible detention while that hearing is pending, and skipping a required court appearance can bring separate federal charges, with penalties that depend on how serious the original offense was. The revocation process is laid out in the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure under Rule 32.1, and the penalties for failure to appear are set in federal law at 18 U.S.C. § 3146.
How to report tips
Anyone who has information about where Zeigler might be is asked to contact the U.S. Marshals Service tip line or send a tip through the USMS app, according to the agency. People with immediate or urgent details can also call Baltimore Police, and officials are stressing that residents should not confront the suspect themselves.
