GEORGIA — A traffic stop on Interstate 95 in Camden County led to the arrest of a man wanted for murder in Washington, D.C., according to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the arrest occurred Monday, April 27, when deputies conducting a traffic patrol received a license plate reader alert about a vehicle with an expired registration. Deputies stopped the vehicle and began inspecting it and its occupants.
During the stop, officials identified a backseat passenger as Jason Vasquez-Pineda. According to the sheriff’s office, Vasquez-Pineda had an active warrant for murder out of Washington, D.C. Investigators also determined that he had entered the United States illegally.
“This is a strong example of how proactive policing and attention to detail can lead to significant arrests and help keep our communities safe,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Vasquez-Pineda was taken into custody and transported for booking. Authorities said he will be extradited to Washington, D.C., where he will face the murder charge.
No additional information has been released.
