U.S. Marshals Arrest Wanted Arkansas Kidnapper

November 14, 2013

The U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force captured a wanted man who was wanted by law enforcement in Arkansas for kidnapping a teenage girl who is believed to be his niece.

Late Tuesday evening, the U.S. Marshals in El Dorado, Arkansas, contacted the Marshals Task Force in Pensacola requesting their help in locating fugitive Phillip Thomas Nussey who was believed to have abducted his niece and thought to be heading toward Milton where he has ties.

The Marshals in Arkansas advised the Marshals in Pensacola to be on the lookout for a 1998 White Ford Crown Victoria, the car that reportedly had been used to abduct the young girl. The Task Force was provided with some information on some addresses but were unable to find the car in this area. Task Force Officers then eventually figured out Nussey had a former girlfriend living in Milton, but were still unable to locate him.

A Task Force Officer from Escambia County Sheriff’s Office checked the home of the ex-girlfriend on the 6500 Block of Dogwood Drive and found the Crown Victoria parked outside. Around 11:00 pm, Marshals and Task Force Officers from Santa Rosa, Escambia and Walton County along with a K9 unit from Santa Rosa County converged on the home but no one inside would open the door.

Officers then forcibly entered the residence and found Nussey hiding in the bathroom. The 38 year-old Nussey was then arrested without any incident. The missing girl, along with his ex-girlfriend was found inside unharmed.

Nussey faces charges in Arkansas for the abduction, and is allegedly a suspect in sexual molestation cases in both Arkansas and Virginia. Thomas may also face charges in Santa Rosa County for kidnapping, obstruction of justice and resisting arrest. He will remain in the Santa Rosa County Jail until he is extradited back to Arkansas. The car was impounded and may be treated as a crime scene.

Comments

7 Responses to “U.S. Marshals Arrest Wanted Arkansas Kidnapper”

  1. Dennis on November 15th, 2013 10:07 am

    The ones who are saying the gf should be arrested how do you know that she willingly let him in. I normally open the door when someone I know is on the outside. Then when the cops showed up he may have stuck a gun in her face. I am pretty sure leo would have arrested her also if they thought she was involved.

  2. WarEagle007 on November 15th, 2013 3:14 am

    I have the same question as one of the above readers; why wasn’t the ex-girlfriend charged? She was at the very least obstructing justice by not opening her door to the officers, and it could also be said she was aiding this man in the act of kidnapping. Just saying… Where there’s smoke there’s usually fire!

  3. oh my on November 14th, 2013 5:28 pm

    wow this happened within 2 miles from my house and I didn’t have a clue! Thank you William for reporting this!

  4. Anastasia on November 14th, 2013 1:58 pm

    429SCJ I couldn’t have said it better!

  5. molino jim on November 14th, 2013 1:45 pm

    Why wasn’t the ex-girlfriend charged—- she should/could have open the door.

  6. dwbauer on November 14th, 2013 9:32 am

    Good job…..

  7. 429SCJ on November 14th, 2013 9:02 am

    Back to Dog Patch with that joker.

    Great Job ECSO and US Marshalls.

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