The Associated Press
ALBANY - Police last week made their 100th arrest under New York's � Most Wanted” list, Gov. George Pataki announced Monday.
The arrest of Percival Ortiz in Erie County came less than two years after Pataki announced the most wanted program. Ortiz faces assault charges in Buffalo.
Pataki said creation of the program has helped police track down fugitives by making them known to the public and law enforcement agencies around the state, mostly through the program's Web site. The site has received more than 2 million hits and generated more than 200 calls to its tip line, 1-800-262-4321.
“Thanks to the eyes and ears of New Yorkers and hard working law enforcement officials in this state, these dangerous fugitives have been going back where they belong - behind bars,” Pataki said.
The fugitives caught were responsible for a litany of crimes ranging from murder, rape and armed robbery to burglary and narcotics charges. More than half of the 100 fugitives apprehended were wanted in New York City.
On the Net
New York's 100 Most Wanted: www.NYSMostWanted.com
The arrest of Percival Ortiz in Erie County came less than two years after Pataki announced the most wanted program. Ortiz faces assault charges in Buffalo.
Pataki said creation of the program has helped police track down fugitives by making them known to the public and law enforcement agencies around the state, mostly through the program's Web site. The site has received more than 2 million hits and generated more than 200 calls to its tip line, 1-800-262-4321.
“Thanks to the eyes and ears of New Yorkers and hard working law enforcement officials in this state, these dangerous fugitives have been going back where they belong - behind bars,” Pataki said.
The fugitives caught were responsible for a litany of crimes ranging from murder, rape and armed robbery to burglary and narcotics charges. More than half of the 100 fugitives apprehended were wanted in New York City.
On the Net
New York's 100 Most Wanted: www.NYSMostWanted.com
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