Cops Nab One Of Minneapolis' Most Wanted... In Newark

Authorities apprehended one of Minneapolis’ “Most Wanted” in a Newark apartment on Tuesday.

According to the Essex County Sherriff’s Office, Alex Yupa had been on the lam for over three years when detectives from the U. S. Marshal’s New York/New Jersey Regional Task Force arrested him in a 2nd floor apartment on Wilson Avenue.

According to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Yupa – who was 20-years-old at the time – sexually assaulted a teenage victim in 2011. He then allegedly made threats against the victim via Facebook “by enlisting another to beat the victim up and even killing the victim.”

Yupa also reportedly posted a comment on Facebook that he was “waiting for the cops,” suggesting he was aware of the outstanding arrest warrant.

He was wanted for 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct.

Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura stated that the arrest was made with information provided by Minnesota sources.

Yupa was lodged at the Essex County jail where he awaits extradition.

Photo of Alex Yupa courtesy of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office