Man Wanted for Attempted Murder in Calaveras County Reportedly Arrested in Stockton
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A fugitive from Calaveras County has reportedly been apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service Task Force in a coordinated multi-agency operation.
According to a press release by the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, authorities on the afternoon of October 9 located and arrested Johnny Miller, 34, at a property on the 8900 block of Highway 88 in Stockton.
Miller was reportedly wanted on charges of attempted murder, carjacking, and several other violent felonies. The charges stem from joint investigations conducted by the California Highway Patrol and the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, related to a violent incident in West Point in August.
The Sheriff’s Office, Calaveras County District Attorney’s Office, and California Highway Patrol coordinated to secure the warrant. Given the severity of the charges, the U.S. Marshals Service Task Force assisted with the arrest, authorities said.
Authorities reportedly conducted surveillance on the Highway 88 address, supported by air units from the Stockton Police Department and the CHP. Other agencies involved in the operation included the San Joaquin AB109 Task Force, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Special Service Unit, and the Delta Regional Auto Theft Task Force.
At one point, Miller reportedly attempted to flee on foot while holding what appeared to be a firearm but was intercepted by perimeter units and ultimately surrendered without further incident. No injuries were reported.
Miller was taken into custody and booked into the San Joaquin County Jail.
Miller is expected to be transferred to the Calaveras County Jail to face charges including attempted first-degree murder, assault with a firearm, shooting at an occupied motor vehicle, carjacking, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, unlawful possession of ammunition, and additional firearm-related offenses, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
