Wanted Morehead Man Arrested in New Hampshire on Criminal Abuse and Bail Jumping Charges

MOREHEAD, KENTUCKY — A 25-year-old man from Morehead who was wanted for criminal abuse and bail jumping has been captured in New Hampshire, according to authorities.

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced Wednesday morning that Jeremiah Frend had been located after being on the run from multiple charges.

Fugitive Arrested in Lebanon, New Hampshire

Deputies with the Lebanon Police Department confirmed they arrested Frend on Old Etna Road in Lebanon. He was then booked into the Grafton County House of Corrections, where he is being held as a fugitive from justice pending extradition to Kentucky.

Officials said Frend is 5 feet 8 inches tall, with red hair and blue eyes. He was listed as wanted by KSP Post 8 in Morehead for criminal abuse and bail jumping, which prompted a regional search.

His arraignment hearing in New Hampshire is scheduled for November 13.

Police Encourage Tips From the Public

Authorities thanked the public for assisting in the investigation and continue to encourage anyone with additional information about Frend’s activities or associates to contact KSP Post 8 Morehead at (606) 784-4127.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, visiting bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or using the P3 Tips app at p3tips.com.

The Kentucky State Police said efforts are underway to coordinate Frend’s extradition back to Kentucky, where he will face his outstanding charges.

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