Leland, Illinois – A fugitive wanted for allegedly disarming and assaulting a police officer was arrested Thursday in Leland.
According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, members of the United States Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force working with the sheriff’s office arrested Samuel H. Musson, 25, on Thursday, March 5 in Leland, Illinois.
Authorities said Musson was wanted in LaSalle County on an original warrant charging him with Disarming a Peace Officer (Class 2 Felony) and Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer (Class 2 Felony).
According to the sheriff’s office, the charges stem from an incident that allegedly occurred in January 2026 involving Musson and a Leland police officer. During that encounter, officials say Musson allegedly attempted to take the officer’s firearm, resulting in a confrontation.
The officer involved sustained minor injuries during the incident, according to the sheriff’s office.
After the arrest Thursday, Musson was transported to the LaSalle County Jail, where he is being held pending an appearance before a judge.
Authorities emphasized that Musson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The arrest was carried out by the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force in coordination with the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office.
Incidents involving assaults on law enforcement officers are closely monitored by regional task forces because they often involve active warrants and potential public safety concerns.
For commuters and residents in smaller communities like Leland, arrests involving multi-agency fugitive task forces can briefly increase law enforcement activity in local neighborhoods.
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