U.S. Marshals Fugitive of the Week 11/15/2005

              John Bryan Yerkey is wanted in the State of Iowa for Parole Violation.   Yerkley was on parole for forgery.   He violated his parole by using methamphetamine and leaving the Iowa .

              In February 2005, Yerkey was involved in a high speed pursuit during an arrest attempt in Iowa .   Yerkely successfully evaded Iowa officers and is believed to be in the Phoenix area.

              Yerkey is a violent offender with an extensive criminal history which includes arrests for resisting arresting, assault, carrying weapons, trespassing, terrorism, assault on a police officer, willful injury, assault with intent to cause serious bodily harm, and several robbery arrests.

              Anyone with information regarding John Bryan Yerkey should contact the United States Marshals Office at 602-382-8767 or 1-877-WANTED-2.   Individuals that provide information may remain anonymous.  

              John Bryan Yerkey is 41 years old, white male, 6'0” tall, 200 pounds, brown eyes, and a brown hair.

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