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Fugitive sex offender found hiding in Arkansas, officials say

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A Missouri man wanted on a federal warrant was arrested Wednesday in Sharp County after authorities said he failed to register as a sex offender in two states.

The Sharp County Sheriff’s Office said deputies assisted the U.S. Marshals Service in locating Michael Williams, 54, at a home in Ozark Acres. Williams was wanted in Missouri for failing to register as a sex offender and is listed by the National Crime Information Center as a sexually violent predator.

Sheriff’s officials said Williams also failed to register in Arkansas. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to a federal holding facility.

Michael Williams

The sheriff’s office thanked the U.S. Marshals Service for its assistance, saying the partnership helps “keep our communities safe.”

Image via Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell

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