Accused cocaine dealer on run since October

Published December 22, 2010 5:00am ET



The U.S. Marshals Service is trying to track down a cocaine dealer who has eluded authorities since a warrant was issued for his arrest in October. Saquon K. Bethea was indicted as part of a cocaine distribution ring in September. A defense attorney told prosecutors that Bethea, 31, would turn himself in on Oct. 12, but he never showed up.

A federal grand jury in the District returned the indictment against eight people, including Bethea, on Sept. 28. They are charged with conspiracy to distribute five kilograms of cocaine and 50 grams of crack cocaine.

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