Spokane, WA – A violent fugitive wanted for violating probation was arrested Wednesday evening in Spokane after a coordinated operation involving federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner was taken into custody Wednesday, January 16, following the execution of an outstanding Washington State Department of Corrections Secretary’s Arrest Warrant. Authorities said the warrant stemmed from alleged violations of his Graduated Re-Entry probation sentence.
Officials said Bryant-Muellner’s probation originated from an April 2024 arrest following a joint investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service, Spokane Police Department, and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Regional Air Support Unit. In that case, he was arrested on charges including first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, fourth-degree assault involving domestic violence, and escape from community custody. All charges are allegations.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., members of the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force established a perimeter around a residence near the 3000 block of South Regal Street. After repeated law enforcement announcements, officers removed a glass sliding door from the home. Two uninvolved adults exited the residence, officials said.
Authorities later located Bryant-Muellner allegedly attempting to hide under a child’s bed. He was instructed to exit the residence and surrendered peacefully without incident.
Following the arrest, the Washington State Department of Corrections Community Response Unit conducted a lawful probation search of the residence. Investigators recovered a handgun and high-capacity magazines, according to officials.
U.S. Marshal Craig Thayer for the Eastern District of Washington said the arrest highlights the importance of interagency cooperation in addressing gun violence in Spokane.
The arrest involved assistance from the FBI, Spokane Police Department, and the Washington State Department of Corrections.
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