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MARKEITH LOYD ARRESTED

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Arrested by police in West Orlando

Markeith Loyd, the man accused of killing an Orlando police officer, has been captured and arrested by law enforcement officers, according to the Orlando Police Department. OPD Chief John Mina said Markeith Loyd was taken into custody tonight around 7PM. It was reported that Loyd was arrested in the vicinity of Lescot Lane and Raleigh Street in the Carver Shores neighborhood. It was also reported that Loyd grew up in this West Orlando neighborhood. Chief Mina said officers used fallen Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton's handcuffs to secure Loyd, 41. Loyd has been accused of shooting and killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend Sade Dixon in December, and OPD Lieutenant Debra Clayton eight days ago.

Crimeline received over 1,500 tips from the community, and the reward was raised to $125,000 before Loyd's capture. The US Marshals added $25,000 to the amount and put Loyd on the 15 most wanted list.

Mayors Buddy Dyer of Orlando and Teresa Jacobs of Orange County commented on the capture on their social media accounts.

"Thank you Orlando Police and partners for capturing this fugitive," Dyer said. "Prayers continue for families of fallen officers."

"Manhunt has ended! Continued prayers for the families of Lt Debra Clayton and DFC Norm Lewis," Jacobs tweeted. "Great work by our heroes in law enforcement!"

No other details are known at this time. The Apopka Voice will update this story as details are known.

 

Crimeline, Markeith Loyd, Orlando Police Department

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