Taft is in custody in connection with Freddy Lane homicide

We wish to update the public on the Freddy Lane homicide investigation. This afternoon, with the assistance of the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Joshua William Ray Taft was arrested without incident in Oklahoma.

We want to thank all the agencies that assisted with locating Taft and I would like to personally recognize the hard work and dedication of the Newton County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division.

Many hours of investigation, follow ups, and working of leads has led to the successful capture of a dangerous man.