CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia man is wanted out of Kentucky by U.S. Marshals for murder.
U.S. Marshals for the Eastern District of Kentucky Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force (CKFT) and Southern District of West Virginia CUFFED Task Force is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Charles Ray Blevins, 36, of Williamson, West Virginia.
Blevins, who also goes by “Charlie B,” is wanted by the U.S. Marshals, Kentucky State Police, and West Virginia Department of Corrections on a warrant for first-degree murder, felon in possession of a firearm, and a parole violation.
A reward of $10,000 is being offered by the U.S. Marshals Service and Crime Stoppers for information leading to Blevins’ arrest.
In 2009, Blevins was convicted of second-degree murder in Cabell County. He was sentenced to prison and then released on parole in 2019.
On July 6, 2019, Blevins allegedly shot and killed Adrian Smith, 44, in South Williamson, Kentucky. Warrants were obtained on July 11 of that year. Blevins has evaded law enforcement ever since.
Blevins is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 210 pounds. U.S. Marshals say he has likely changed his appearance and may be living under an alias. He should also be considered to be armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Blevins is asked to call the USMS Tip Hotline at 1-877-926-8332. Tips can also be submitted online at http://www.usmarshals.gov.