CNN to Feature Tampa Fugitive

The U.S. Marshals Service is getting a little help from CNN in tracking down a fugitive from the Tampa area wanted on a host of charges, including DUI manslaughter.

When “The Hunt” airs this Sunday, Aug. 3, host John Walsh plans to enlist the country’s help in locating Christopher Ponce, 24, according to an email to media from the U.S. Marshals Service.

Ponce was arrested on July 19, 2012, following an accident on Interstate 275. His vehicle, law enforcement said, hit another, killing its driver and injuring two others. Ponce was arrested for DUI, but later had DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, DUI with serious bodily injury and reckless driving charges added to the tally, the email said.

Ponce slipped his ankle monitor and fled his Tampa home on May 9, 2013, and hasn’t been seen since.

The episode featuring Ponce airs this Sunday at 9 p.m. on CNN. Anyone with information about Ponce’s whereabouts is asked to contact local law enforcement. The U.S. Marshals Service is also offering a $5,000 award for information leading to Ponce’s arrest. To report a tip, call 1-800-336-0102.

Photo Credit: Christopher Ponce/Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office