Smiling fugitive recaptured and returned to Kentucky after dramatic airport escape

Sedrick T. Stevenson, a fugitive who escaped custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in May, returned to Kentucky smiling while being escorted by law enforcement. The Warren County Sheriff's Office coordinated closely with U. S. Marshals and Seattle-area agencies to ensure his safe return.

After escaping for over a month, Stevenson was captured by U. S. Marshals in a Seattle neighborhood. Authorities took extensive precautions for his transport back, strapping him to a wheelchair for the flight. U.

S. Marshal Donrien Stephens stated that this arrest serves as a reminder that justice will prevail, regardless of how long it takes. Stevenson faces multiple charges, including being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and third-degree assault. The mission to retrieve him took nearly 24 hours, involving two flights and crossing four time zones. Stevenson was being held in King County jail until he could be transported back to Kentucky.