U.S. Marshals Search for Fugitive Sex Offender in West Virginia
U.S. Marshals are seeking a fugitive sex offender, Carl Leon Nicholson Jr., in West Virginia, who was last seen in December 2022.
Clarksburg Weston, WV, September 23, 2026 —
U.S. Marshals are actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating Carl Leon Nicholson Jr., a fugitive sex offender. Nicholson was last seen in West Virginia in December 2022.
The U.S. Marshals Service has not provided specific details regarding the nature of the original offense or the circumstances leading to Nicholson’s fugitive status beyond his identification as a sex offender. The agency is leading the search efforts across West Virginia.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding Carl Leon Nicholson Jr.’s whereabouts to come forward. Specific instructions on how to report a tip were not detailed in the available information, but law enforcement agencies typically request that individuals do not approach the subject directly due to potential risks. Instead, tipsters are generally advised to contact the relevant law enforcement agency.
Information regarding the length of time the individual has been a fugitive, beyond the last known sighting in December 2022, was not disclosed. The U.S. Marshals Service continues to investigate and pursue leads in an effort to apprehend Nicholson. Further details concerning the case are expected to be released by the agency as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Hannah Heiskell on www.wboy.com, see more information here.
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