Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Corrections announces that former Fugitive of the Week, James Edward Smith was apprehended on September 17, 2024, in South Carolina. Smith was wanted for a parole violation related to his conviction of 2^nd degree assault.

Smith was featured as fugitive of the week on August 21^st, 2024. Following this feature, the Department received multiple tips regarding Smith’s possible whereabouts. Department staff promptly evaluated the information, coordinating efforts with the U.S. Marshals Service to pursue leads.

On September 17, 2024, law enforcement surrounded the residence where Smith was located, activating lights, and calling him out. Smith exited the residence willingly and was taken into custody without incident. Smith faces additional charges in South Carolina, which he will need to address before being extradited into New Hampshire. A detainer has been filed, and Smith will be arraigned in South Carolina as a Fugitive from Justice.

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections extends its gratitude to the U.S. Marshals Service and various law enforcement agencies, both in and out of state, whose collective efforts led to Smith’s timely apprehension

Additionally, the New Hampshire Department of Corrections announces that former Fugitive of the Week, Timothy Hickman was apprehended by Nashua Police Department. Hickman was wanted for a parole violation related to his convictions for Possession of a Controlled Drug (Heroin).

Hickman was featured as fugitive of the week on August 21^st, 2024. On August 29, 2024, the Department received notification from the Nashua Police Department that Hickman had been taken into custody. No further information is available currently.

The Fugitive of the Week program was launched by the Department of Corrections in March of 2023 and each Wednesday, the Department shares information on a specific fugitive through various communications platforms, and with law enforcement through the New Hampshire Information and Analysis Center.

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