Accused Howard Co. Murderer Arrested In North Carolina: Police

WILMINGTON, NC — A suspect in the murder of 19-year-old William Riley of Howard County has been arrested in North Carolina, according to a press release from the City of Laurel. Steven Jerome Clark, Jr., 18 is in custody and awaiting extradition to Maryland.

Riley was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in the 15800 block of Millbrook Lane in Laurel on April 24, 2018, the press release said. His death was ruled a homicide. Five days later, police obtained a warrant for Clark's arrest.

Multiple law enforcement agencies work together to find Clark in the home of a family member on Queen Street in Wilmington, N.C., on May 21. He was arrested around 10:30 p.m. Police say he tried to run, but was "quickly apprehended." Clark was booked in North Carolina and is awaiting extradition to Maryland.

The Laurel Police Department is still investigating Riley's murder, so anybody with information is asked to call Detective Derouin at (301) 498-0092 or email at ADerouin@laurel.md.us.

To submit an anonymous tip, email lpdtips@laurel.md.us.

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