Fugitive hides under bed before US Marshals take him into custody

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FILE - Officer with Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner in custody. (US Marshals Service) 

The United States Marshals Service arrested a fugitive in Washington state last week after he was discovered hiding under a child’s bed. 

Law enforcement tracked down Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner on Friday in Spokane. He was wanted for an outstanding warrant after he allegedly violated his probation, the U.S. Marshals Service said in a news release.

Local perspective:

Members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force surrounded and sealed off a residence near the 3000 block of South Regal Street at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Officers then removed a glass sliding door to gain entry after repeated law enforcement commands. Two uninvolved adults rushed out of the home, authorities said.

During a methodical search, law enforcement discovered Bryant-Muellner attempting to conceal himself beneath a child’s bed, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. He surrendered without incident, officials said.

Authorities said officers seized a handgun and high-capacity magazines during a lawful probation search following the arrest.

What they're saying:

"The arrest reflects the strength of our partnerships and the teamwork among local, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies," Craig Thayer, the U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Washington, said in a statement.

"With gun violence continuing to plague Spokane, every violent offender arrested and every firearm taken off the street makes our communities safer," Thayer added.