FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ~ May 3, 2023
Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office and the Philadelphia District
Attorney’s Office Announce Arrest of a Most Wanted Fugitive
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced on May 3, 2023, the arrest of Gregory Barnett, one of our city’s Most Wanted Fugitives. On Tuesday May 2, 2023, at 7:40 a.m., members of the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Warrant Unit, along with U.S. Marshalls, and the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit announced that Gregory Barnett was taken into custody without incident.
Charges against Gregory Barnett for shooting and killing a 31-year-old man on the 5000 block of Marion Ave on August 16, 2020, were approved by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office in November 2020. The accused has had two prior Philadelphia Probation Violation Warrants for firearms.
Through the exposure of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Most Wanted Fugitives Press Conferences, our Warrant Unit now has an important additional tool to apprehend offenders before they have a chance to strike again. This exposure is encourages individuals to come forward to prevent any type of incident during arrests carried out at their property.
Captain Nicole Nobles worked in concert with law enforcement in the City and County of Philadelphia. By working together to execute warrants throughout Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office continues its fight against gun violence.
“The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Warrant Unit, led by Captain Nicole Nobles are some of our best and brightest. I am grateful for the collaboration with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and DA Larry Krasner for their assistance with this effort to keep our city safe.”– Sheriff Rochelle Bilal.
“I want to acknowledge and thank Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal who has been and remains an excellent partner and collaborator. I want to thank all law enforcement who assisted with bringing Gregory Barnett into custody in connection with this terrible 2020 shooting in West Philadelphia.” – District Attorney Larry Krasner.
All criminal defendants are innocent until proven guilty. The charges against Gregory Barnett are allegations.
About the Office of The Sheriff of Philadelphia
As the pandemic continues, the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office wants to ensure that Philadelphia residents can remain in their homes, which is why the Sheriff’s Office supports any programs that help residents. It is important that Philadelphia residents contact the Sheriff’s Office if they believe they have been illegally evicted by someone who was impersonating a Deputy Sheriff. The Sheriff’s Office will also continue to host food giveaways and virtual town halls to answer any questions that residents may have. If there are any questions that a resident may have, they can reach out to the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office at 215-686-3560 or 215-686-3542.
