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Sherman Kemp captured in Dominican Republic after years as Florida fugitive
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have captured Sherman Kemp, also known as “Goose,” a 47-year-old American who was considered one of Florida’s most wanted fugitives. The arrest took place in the Distrito Nacional following a joint operation between the National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Kemp had been a fugitive from U.S. justice since September 11, 2026, after escaping from federal custody during a prison transfer under a temporary permit regime. He was serving an accumulated sentence of nearly 30 years for federal crimes, including conspiracy to distribute cocaine and heroin, as well as illegal possession of firearms in the districts of Maryland and Eastern Pennsylvania.
Kemp gained notoriety in 2004 for his appearance in the “Stop Snitching” video in Baltimore, which was used to intimidate witnesses. Following his arrest, he was transferred to Las Américas International Airport and deported to Miami, where he remains in U.S. Marshals custody.
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Alexander Núñez Ramírez · Barahona province · DNCD · Dirección Nacional de Control de Drogas · Distrito Nacional · Dominican Republic · Duarte Province · Florida · Luis José Burgos · Miami · National Directorate for Drug Control · National Police of the Dominican Republic
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Luis Silverio Lizardo Alvarado was arrested for an attempted robbery of a minor with a knife. tuvozrd.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ariel Méndez Ramírez was arrested with 155 grams of suspected narcotics in Barahona.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Oslverson Yan was arrested with approximately 53 grams of suspected controlled substances.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alexander Núñez Ramírez was detained with approximately 56.7 grams of suspected marijuana. tuvozrd.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Luis José Burgos was arrested for stealing a water pump and tools in Vista al Valle. tuvozrd.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized a handmade shotgun and three cartridges in the Don Bosco sector.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Sherman Kemp was arrested in the Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic. dominicanaaldia.com · elinformante.com.do · opiniondelpueblo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Kemp faced charges including conspiracy to distribute cocaine and heroin and illegal possession of firearms. dominicanaaldia.com · elinformante.com.do · opiniondelpueblo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Kemp was deported to Miami, United States, via Las Américas International Airport. dominicanaaldia.com · elinformante.com.do · opiniondelpueblo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Sherman Kemp had been a fugitive from U.S. justice since September 11, 2026. dominicanaaldia.com · elinformante.com.do · opiniondelpueblo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Kemp was serving an accumulated sentence of nearly 30 years in prison. dominicanaaldia.com · elinformante.com.do · opiniondelpueblo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The arrest was a joint operation between the DNCD and the U.S. Marshals Service. dominicanaaldia.com · elinformante.com.do · opiniondelpueblo.com