Albuquerque, NM – The United States Marshals Service Southwest Investigative Fugitive Taskforce alongside Albuquerque Police Department, through investigative efforts were able to locate and apprehended a man wanted for murder on October 15th. The subject, Hezekiah Beltran, 22, was arrested near Mesilla SE and Trumbull Ave. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. An arrest warrant had been issued for Beltran out of the State of New Mexico Metropolitan Court for offenses of murder - open count, conspiracy to commit an open count of murder, attempt to commit a felony, to-wit robbery, kidnapping, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, and tampering with evidence. 

The United States Marshals Service was able to locate Beltran Thursday evening. Beltran barricaded himself inside the residence and refused to follow lawful commands. In a coordinated effort by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office S.W.A.T team alongside the United States Marshal Service, Beltran was safely taken into custody. 

Following his arrest, Beltran was booked into the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center. 

This arrest was the result of efforts by the Albuquerque Police Department, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office and the United States Marshals Service. 

"The safety and security of our communities is our number one priority," said United States Marshal for the District of New Mexico David O. Barnett Jr. "We will continue to work with our local, county, state and federal partners to bring those who commit heinous crimes to justice". 

The Southwest Investigative Fugitive Task Force focuses its efforts on improving public safety and reducing violence in New Mexico through the identification, investigation, and apprehension of fugitives wanted for heinous crimes against the community, while ensuring the equal application of Justice, Integrity, and Service for all. 

Anyone with information on wanted fugitives is urged to contact the nearest United States Marshals office, the United States Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102 or submit information via the USMS Tips App. 

Additional information about the United States Marshals Service can be found at https://www.usmarshals.gov .