Terre Haute, IN – A Vigo County man was arrested Tuesday after authorities discovered he had an active nationwide warrant as a registered sex offender out of Florida.
According to the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies alongside the U.S. Marshal Service located and apprehended 50-year-old Shannon Myles on September 9, 2025, in eastern Vigo County. Officials said Myles was taken into custody without incident or danger to the public.
Myles, who had been living in Vigo County, was transported to the Vigo County Jail and is awaiting transfer to St. John, Florida. Authorities said Myles was originally charged in 1999 with armed robbery and sexual battery.
Sheriff Derek Fell emphasized that the department will continue to prioritize the identification and capture of individuals who fail to comply with the terms of their release.
“The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office will continue to seek out predators among our community, including those who do not abide by the terms of their release,” Fell stated.
The arrest highlights ongoing collaboration between local deputies and federal authorities to track down offenders who cross state lines in violation of their obligations.
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