FUGITIVE WANTED FOR MURDER CAPTURED BY ICE AFTER MULTINATIONAL MANHUNT

ORVILLE ANDREW PERNELL, a 32-year-old Jamaican citizen wanted in connection with a brutal murder in St. Lucia, has been apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Savannah, Georgia, after escaping custody twice in the Caribbean. The arrest marks the culmination of an extensive investigation and multinational manhunt led by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Pernell, accused of committing murder in St. Lucia in 2020, had been a fugitive for several years. He initially escaped custody during his murder trial in St. Lucia and fled to Jamaica, where he was arrested in 2021 but managed to evade authorities once again. On December 7, 2022, U.S. Border Patrol encountered Pernell near San Ysidro, California, after he attempted to enter the United States using a fake identity. He was paroled into the country and issued a notice to appear.

In July 2023, Pernell was arrested by the Clayton County Sheriff in Georgia for possession of a stolen motorcycle and attempting to evade arrest. During the arrest, authorities discovered a stolen 9mm handgun in his possession.

On April 4, 2024, Pernell was located and arrested in the Savannah area by agents from multiple agencies, including ICE HSI and ATF. He was taken into custody without incident. Pernell now faces charges of being an alien in possession of a weapon and will eventually be extradited to St. Lucia to stand trial for murder.

STEVEN N. SCHRANK, ICE HSI Special Agent in Charge for Atlanta, who also oversees operations in Georgia and Alabama, stated, “We are committed to tracking down fugitives who pose a serious threat to public safety, no matter where they may try to hide. This operation highlights our ongoing work to dismantle criminal networks and bring violent individuals to justice. We are thankful for our local, state, and international law enforcement partners who helped us secure this arrest.”

HSI Atlanta shared Pernell’s image and details of the arrest on X, emphasizing that after years on the run, Pernell is finally facing the consequences of his actions.

Sources:
[ICE](https://www.ice.gov)
[ATF](https://www.atf.gov)
[HSI Atlanta X Post](https://twitter.com/HSI_Atlanta)