Fugitives From Tennessee Were Said To Have Been In Hudson Valley

WALKKILL, NY — Two Tennessee fugitives wanted for attempted murder were in southern Ulster County Friday, leading authorities to alert residents of the towns of Shawangunk and Gardiner to lock all their doors and let police know if they see any suspicious activity. The pair — Jarrett Heitmann and Makayla Stillwell — were said to be armed with an assault rifle and shotgun, MidHudsonNews.com said.

A vehicle they had allegedly stolen in Tennessee was found in Pine Bush Friday.

State Police said Jarret Cole Heitmann, is 24 years old, 6-feet, 1-inch and weighs 165 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Makayla Danielle Stilwell, 22, is 5-feet, 9-inches and weighs 145 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes.

On Saturday, police said the pair had left the county and were heading south.

They allegedly kidnapped a woman and shot a man in the chest in Tennessee last Tuesday, the Daily Freeman said

State Police are asking the public to report any information to the State Police in Middletown at 845-344-5300 or the State Police barracks in Wurtsboro at 845-888-2494.

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