Carson City, NV – Nevada State Police have confirmed that a wanted fugitive tied to a sex offender supervision case has been captured and returned to Nevada, marking the end of a multi-agency search.
According to the Nevada State Police, Claude Epperson was apprehended in Sacramento, California, in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service, and later extradited back to Nevada in August 2025. Authorities announced the update publicly on Tuesday.
Epperson had been listed as a wanted fugitive for violating a major condition of sex offender lifetime supervision, prompting an active search by Nevada Parole and Probation officials. Investigators said the arrest was made without incident.
Court records show Epperson was convicted of felony failure to register as a sex offender, a violation that carries strict supervision requirements under Nevada law. Following his return to the state, officials confirmed he is currently under the supervision of the Nevada Parole and Probation Division.
Nevada State Police emphasized that cases involving absconded offenders remain a top priority due to public safety concerns, particularly when supervision conditions are tied to lifetime monitoring.
Officials also reminded the public not to take any law enforcement action independently when encountering wanted individuals and instead report tips directly to authorities.
Anyone with information related to similar cases or fugitives is encouraged to contact Nevada State Police at 775-684-2644 or visit npp.dps.nv.gov.
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