US fugitive is arrested in Israel

[MicroBalrog]

 US fugitive is arrested in Israel

A US fugitive has been arrested by Israeli immigration police after an international manhunt.

Alleged white supremacist Micky Louis Mayon, who was featured on the US TV programme America's Most Wanted, was seized in a police raid in Tel Aviv.

He is wanted in connection with firearms-related offences in Steelton, Pennsylvania, dating back to 2007.

Israeli officials say they are now preparing to deport Mayon back to the United States.

The US marshals, who are responsible for catching fugitives who have fled abroad, said that after Mayon vanished in 2007, wanted posters had been issued worldwide via Interpol.

"The search for Mayon came to a successful conclusion… with the actions in Israel," said Marshal Michael R Regan in a statement.

"Locating and identifying Mayon in a foreign country sends a strong message that you can run, but you cannot hide. Even though Mayon had fled the country, US marshals and the Steelton police department did not stop in their pursuit of justice."

The statement said that Mayon was wanted in connection with a violent incident in Steelton in April 2007 after which he was charged with reckless endangerment and firearms-related offences.

Apartment raided

A spokeswoman for Israel's interior ministry said immigration police raided Mayon's apartment in south Tel Aviv following a tip-off from Interpol on Monday.

Sabine Haddad said he had arrived in Israel as a tourist in January 2008. He was issued with a one-month visa but stayed on illegally.

"US marshals are on the way here to escort him back to the United States," she said.

"He said... that he did not hold a job while in Israel but made some money by washing dishes and that his parents sent him money to make ends meet."

The website for America's Most Wanted describes Mayon as a white power activist who attended rallies of the Aryan Brotherhood. It warns that he is dangerous and should not be approached.

It said that the incident in Steelton had involved a number of black men who Mayon claimed had been flirting with white women in a bar.

The website says Mayon is also suspected of setting fire to a judge's car in Steelton.
Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/americas/8149496.stm

Published: 2009/07/14 10:45:38 GMT

© BBC MMIX

Micro Sez:

Seriously, couldn't he find a better place to run to? I mean, a white supremacist in a Jewish country, what?

[ilbob]

Seriously, couldn't he find a better place to run to? I mean, a white supremacist in a Jewish country, what?

Maybe he figured no one would look for him there.

Or maybe he does not hate Jews.

If you look closely at the belief systems of the various groups referred to as "White Supremacist" you will find a huge variation in beliefs that challenges the labels.

He may not even really be a "White Supremacist", just a garden variety racist.

[HankB]

If he actually was attending Aryan Nations rallies as the linked story reports, he's certainly a most unsavory character . . . but that's not a crime in and of itself; you DO have the right to be a scumbag in this country. (Though it does seem strange, a guy with neonazi links hiding in Israel.)

The linked story doesn't make clear what crimes the guy actually committed, other than being suspected of setting fire to a judge's car. ("firearms-related offenses" is so vague it can mean just about anything)

And as for setting fire to a car . . . gee, would there be an international manhunt if he was suspected of setting fire to John Q. Public's car, rather than a judge's?

[Antibubba]

Stick him in an Israeli prison and make him eat Gefilte fish!!!

Bizarre.

[AZRedhawk44]

The statement said that Mayon was wanted in connection with a violent incident in Steelton in April 2007 after which he was charged with reckless endangerment and firearms-related offences.

Wow, sounds like a real bad man if that's the worst they can charge him with after a "violent incident."

Anyone have any real scoop as to what he did?  My tinfoil may be on a bit crooked today, but I'm initially getting a Weaver vibe from this.


ETA:  I take it back.

http://www.amw.com/fugitives/case.cfm?id=58550

On April 2, 2007, authorities say officers were dispatched to the 700 block of South Front St. in Steelton, Pa. after a report of gunshots, only to find the street empty.

As the officers canvassed the neighborhood, residents told cops on the scene that they had heard eight to ten gunshots coming from the direction of a nearby steel mill.

Police expanded their search and found two men screaming at each other.

Police say the younger of the two -- later identified as white power activist Micky Mayon -- admitted to police that he had been standing on his roof, firing a shotgun.

Mayon explained to the officers he had been drinking at a local watering hole when he became upset with some black men who, Mayon claimed, were flirting with white women in the bar.

Mayon told police he returned home, and out of frustration -- and intoxication -- he decided to shoot off some rounds. Mayon claimed he was shooting in the direction of the Susquehanna River, but cops say Mayon was aiming his shotgun toward the back of the bar.

Mayon was taken into custody and booked on charges of possessing a firearm -- a crime, since Mayon is a convicted felon -- as well as reckless endangerment and public drunkenness.

Just a 'tard.  Surprised he could figure out how to get alternative ID and board a plane.

[HankB]

Just a 'tard.  Surprised he could figure out how to get alternative ID and board a plane.

Convicted felon, questioned by police, and admitting he'd been in possession of a gun earlier that night. (You'd think he wouldn've known to keep his pie hole closed.) "Just a 'tard" indeed.  :rolleyes:

Guess things must be slow at the U.S. Marshall's offices if this is the kind of loser that sets off an international manhunt . . .

[Balog]

Does Israel have an extradition agreeement with us? You'd think if one was gonna flee to a foreign country it'd be one where they don't extradite...

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

You'd think if one was gonna flee to a foreign country it'd be one where they don't extradite...


not many left  even fewer you'd want to live in. especially for an aryan nation member

[HankB]

You'd think if one was gonna flee to a foreign country it'd be one where they don't extradite...


not many left  even fewer you'd want to live in. especially for an aryan nation member

Wikipedia says that we don't have treaties with around 50 countries, including Red China and North Korea.

Hmmm . . . I can just see the guy trying to set himself up in today's Zimbabwe. 

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

i think a goods medium nsecurity joint would be preferable to north korea  safer too.  back in the day costa rica was a favored vacation spot  but i believe that changed

[AZRedhawk44]

I have heard that Belize is a wonderful non-extradition country.  They even speak english there, too!

ETA:  Nevermind, again.

I hate being wrong.

http://www.belizelaw.org/lawadmin/PDF%20files/cap112.pdf

[Headless Thompson Gunner]

Micro Sez:

Seriously, couldn't he find a better place to run to? I mean, a white supremacist in a Jewish country, what?

You were expecting him to hide out in Darkest Africa, maybe?

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

i heard that they are closing off many places.  you  want to get us cash you gotta play ball

[never_retreat]

Micro Sez:

Seriously, couldn't he find a better place to run to? I mean, a white supremacist in a Jewish country, what?

At least he sort of blends in with the populace. Its not like a 6' white guy hanging out in north Korea or Nigeria.

[Antibubba]

If he was hoping to blend in, then asking for the pulled pork sandwich was probably a mistake.

[MicroBalrog]

If he was hoping to blend in, then asking for the pulled pork sandwich was probably a mistake.

In Tel-Aviv? Nah.