Otis Lamar Hunter was arrested in Gastonia, North Carolina, on Thursday through a joint operation involving Gastonia Police, the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections Special Operations and Intelligence Unit, and the U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Charges
Hunter faces serious felony charges stemming from violent incidents and prior violations. These include Discharge of a Weapon into Occupied Property, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Felony Flee to Elude, Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Minors Present, four counts of Domestic Assault, and Violation of Parole.
Context
Hunter was a wanted fugitive tracked citywide due to his history as a felon and recent alleged crimes involving firearms and domestic violence. The arrest highlights inter-agency collaboration to apprehend high-risk individuals in the Gastonia area.
