Authorities Seek Help Finding Escapee from Arkansas

Authorities across several states are on the lookout for 28-year-old Justin Patrick Welch who police say overpowered two guards in Van Buren, AR.

Wednesday, January 13th 2010, 9:04 am

By: News 9


NEWS 9

VAN BUREN, Arkansas -- Authorities across several states are on the lookout for 28-year-old Justin Patrick Welch who police say overpowered two guards in Van Buren, AR.

According to authorities, Welch stabbed one of the guards, stole a firearm and fired shots at the other guard.

Welch was being transported from California to Wisconsin to face murder charges. He is a white male with blonde hair, is 5'8" and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen in a white Dodge van with a maroon stripe he stole from the guards, bearing Mississippi license plate LTC-537 with "North American Transport" on the side.

Authorities say he should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. If you see Welch, call 911.

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