2 Fugitives Arrested, 2 Children Recovered In Waterbury: Feds

WATERBURY, CT — A pair of fugitives from Rhode Island were arrested by U.S. Marshals, Waterbury police and others Monday morning at an apartment in Waterbury, according to federal authorities.

Jesueily Sanchez was arrested on charges of cruelty to/neglect of a child and Tyshaun Peete was arrested on charges of failure to appear on charges of carrying a pistol without a license and resisting arrest.

Their two children were safely removed and were placed into the custody of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, according to authorities. One of the children had previously been classified as missing and endangered from the State of Rhode Island, and a court order had been issued granting custody to the two to the state agency.

The case began in December 2021, when the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force initiated a fugitive investigation into Sanchez and Peete. Following a three-month investigation which spanned multiple states, deputy U.S. marshals and Rhode Island State Police assigned to the Rhode Island task force developed information that the pair had fled Rhode Island to Connecticut. Investigators were able to track the two fugitives to an undisclosed address in Waterbury. The task force then enlisted the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service in Connecticut as well as the Waterbury Police.

According to authorities, Waterbury Police are pursuing additional charges of risk of injury to a child and cruelty to a person against both Sanchez and Peete. The two will eventually be returned to Rhode Island to face the outstanding criminal charges.

The Rhode Island State Police, U.S. Marshals Service in Rhode Island and Connecticut, and
Waterbury Police provided significant assistance throughout the investigation.

"This case is the reason why the United States Marshals Service has created a Missing Child Unit
and has the authority to assist state and local police departments in the recovery of missing and
endangered children," said Robert Charette, Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal for the District of Rhode Island. "The toddlers recovered today did not have a voice to advocate for themselves. They were living in unimaginable conditions of squalor and abuse. I commend the work of my Deputy U.S. Marshals here in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island State Police, Deputy U.S. Marshals in Connecticut, and the Waterbury Police Department in recovering these toddlers this morning. The relentlessness displayed by these investigators is why these toddlers are now safe."

Added acting U.S. Marshal for the District of Connecticut Lawrence J. Bobnick, "Through its nationwide reach and established partnerships with state and local police departments, the U.S. Marshals Service is particularly well-positioned to aid in the recovery of missing and endangered children. Today's recovery of two young children from such tragic conditions was the culmination of countless hours of investigation and is a testament to the dedication of all the talented law enforcement officers involved. Additionally, the U.S. Marshals Service would like to thank the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and the health care workers at Waterbury Hospital for standing ready to assist in the recuperation of these young children."

The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 enhanced the U.S. Marshals’ authority to support
federal, state, and local law enforcement requests for assistance with the recovery of missing,
endangered, or abducted children. A Missing Child Unit was established to oversee and manage the implementation of its enhanced authority under the act. Since then, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has been leading the way in a nationwide effort to recover missing and exploited children. In 2021, the U.S. Marshals Service contributed to the recovery of 950 missing children. Nationwide, more than 50 local USMS task forces are dedicated to violent crime reduction by locating and apprehending wanted criminals. These task forces also serve as investigation hubs for missing and exploited juveniles throughout the country.