Fugitive from Justice Caught at Red Roof Inn

A tip to police led to the arrest of a wanted man from Florida who was hanging out in Salem last week.

Brian Rogers, 42, of Husek Street in Masruiktown, FL, was arrested on Jan. 11, on a fugitive from justice charge.

According to police, officers received a tip that a man staying at the Red Roof Inn was wanted in Florida for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

“Officers confirmed the male was in fact a guest and were also able to confirm the warrant with Florida authorities,” according to Lt. Joel Dolan of the Salem Police Department. “Upon confirming the warrant, it was unclear if the male was still in possession of any weapons. Officers responded to the Red Roof Inn and were able to call the male out of his room. He was stopped on the sidewalk as he was making his way to the office and taken into custody without incident.”

Rogers was charged and held without bail in the Rockingham County Jail until he could be arraigned and extradited to Florida.

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