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Lexington Police Arrest Texas Fugitive

Posted at 8:50 AM, Feb 11, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-11 18:20:40-05

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX  18)– A man wanted for murder in Texas has been arrested in Lexington.

Police received a tip around 1:15 p.m. Saturday saying the fugitive, 38-year-old Jerry W. Greer, was staying at the LaQuinta Inn on Stanton Way.

Officers confirmed the warrant and began surveillance on the location.

Greer exited the hotel around 3:30 p.m. and was placed under arrest without incident.