Marshals: ‘Career criminal’ eludes law again

Published December 2, 2008 5:00am ET



U.S. Marshals say a 59-year-old “career criminal” is back on the run, and they’re seeking the public’s help in finding him.

Matthew Burke, supervisory inspector with the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, has personally captured and arrested Lou Smith more than once, including after a long foot chase. The marshal wasn’t surprised to learn that Smith had violated his parole once again.

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