Woman on FBI's Most Wanted List Arrested in North Florida

KaShawn Nicola Roper taken into custody by High Springs police after years on the run.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:03am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of handcuffed hands against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the apprehension of a wanted criminal.The arrest of a high-profile fugitive on the FBI's Most Wanted list underscores law enforcement's ongoing efforts to apprehend dangerous criminals.High Springs Today

KaShawn Nicola Roper, a fugitive who had been on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list, was arrested by the High Springs Police Department in north Florida. Roper had been evading law enforcement for several years before her capture.

Why it matters

Apprehending high-profile fugitives on the FBI's Most Wanted list is a significant law enforcement achievement, as it helps bring closure to past crimes and removes dangerous individuals from the streets.

The details

Roper was wanted for her alleged involvement in a string of violent robberies and assaults that occurred across multiple states over the past several years. She had managed to evade capture until she was finally located and arrested by the High Springs Police Department in a routine traffic stop.

  • Roper was added to the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list in 2023.
  • She was arrested by High Springs police on April 15, 2026.

The players

KaShawn Nicola Roper

A fugitive who had been on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list for her alleged involvement in violent crimes across multiple states.

High Springs Police Department

The law enforcement agency that apprehended Roper during a routine traffic stop in north Florida.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that had placed Roper on its Top 10 Most Wanted list due to her alleged criminal activities.

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What they’re saying

“We're grateful to have this dangerous fugitive off the streets and in custody where she belongs.”

— Chief James Howell, High Springs Police Department

What’s next

Roper will be extradited to the state where she faces the most serious charges and will await trial.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels to apprehend high-profile fugitives and bring them to justice, helping to maintain public safety.