Suspect in Hannah Graham Disappearance Arrested in Texas

The hospital worker at the center of a desperate search for a missing University of Virginia student was arrested in Texas Wednesday, according to media reports, including The New York Times.

Hannah Graham, a college sophomore and graduate of West Potomac High School was last seen early on Sept. 13 in downtown Charlottesville.

Matthew was reportedly the last person seen with Graham, at a bar in Charlottesville Saturday, Sept. 13. Evidence in recent days led authorities to issue a warrant for Jesse Matthew, with charges of abduction and intent to defile.

The New York Times reports that local deputies in Galveston, Texas, were involved in Matthew’s capture.

Read more of The New York Times report.

Police said Tuesday they are waiting for lab results after searching Matthew’s car and apartment Friday; police searched his apartment again Monday and left with several bags. Charlottesville Police Chief Tim Longo said that police “need to be sensitive about what we share before going to trial.”

Hundreds of volunteers, the police, FBI, and other officials are searching for Graham, 18.

Matthew, 32, was charged with Reckless Driving after leaving the Charlottesville police station Saturday. He came in with family asking for a lawyer but left about an hour later without talking to police about Graham.

Also read:

• Police Charge Jesse Matthew with ‘Abduction, Attempt to Defile’ in Hannah Graham Case
• Police Issue Wanted Poster for ‘Person of Interest’ in Missing College Student Case
• Missing College Student’s Parents: ‘This Is Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare’
• Charlottesville Police Reveal Name of ‘Person of Interest’ to Media in Hannah Graham Case, No Charges Filed
• Police: Missing College Student Hannah Graham Left Bar with ‘Person of Interest’
• Police Execute Search Warrants in Connection with Missing UVA Student Hannah Graham
• UVA Holds ‘Bring Hannah Back’ Candlelight Vigil
• Charlottesville Police Offer Description of ‘Person of Interest’ in College Student Disappearance
• Security Video Shows Missing UVA College Student Hannah Graham
• New Videos Provide Clues to College Student’s Disappearance
• Family of Missing College Student, Hannah Graham, Issues Statement
• Missing College Student’s Last Text: ‘I’m Lost, Come Find Me’
• Police: West Potomac High School Grad Reported Missing at UVA

PHOTO of Jesse Matthew courtesy of Charlottesville Police