DECATUR, Ind. (ADAMS) – Police in Decatur say that an eagle-eyed officer spotted a suspect wanted out of South Dakota.
The Decatur Police Department says that the officer recognized him in a Walmart parking lot. He was able to stop 53-year-old Gregory E. Landers a short time later and take him into custody.
U.S. Marshals told local law enforcement that a homicide suspect from South Dakota might be in the area.
Around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Landers was taken to the Adams County Detention Center. Although he isn’t charged with anything locally he will be held in that jail until officials from South Dakota can take over.
The following was released Wednesday afternoon:
Gregory Edward Landers
On Wednesday the 14th day of February 2024 at approximately 10 AM local Adams County authorities were made aware that a US Marshal Task Force Officer was in our area looking for a homicide suspect wanted out of South Dakota. The suspect was identified as 53-year-old Gregory E Landers, (Photo Attached) who had a warrant for his arrest. A vehicle description was also provided of what Landers was believed to be driving.
The US Marshal TFO alerted Decatur Authorities that based on information from his investigation he believed the suspect was now in Decatur. Officer’s began scouring the city for the suspect and the vehicle that was reported. At approximately 11 AM Decatur Officer Eric Mitchel located the suspect vehicle driving through the parking lot of Walmart. Officer Mitchel conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and took the Landers into custody without incident. Landers was alone in the vehicle.
Landers was transported to the Adams County Detention Center where he will be held for South Dakota Authorities. Landers will not be facing any local criminal charges. The Decatur Police Department has no reason to believe there is any ongoing threat to the welfare and safety of the public. All local law enforcement agencies assisted the US Marshal’s Office with this investigation and the apprehension of the suspect.
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