Kansas City Woman on FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List Arrested in North Florida

KaShawn Nicola Roper was apprehended during a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida after a $1 million reward was offered for her capture.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:50pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handcuff against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic through the use of harsh, direct lighting.The arrest of a high-profile fugitive on the FBI's Most Wanted list reflects the power of coordinated law enforcement efforts to bring justice.Kansas City Today

KaShawn Nicola Roper, a 50-year-old woman from Kansas City, Missouri who was on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list, has been arrested by the High Springs Police Department in north Florida. Roper is accused of shooting and killing 23-year-old Jazmyn Henrion in August 2020.

Why it matters

The arrest of a high-profile fugitive on the FBI's Most Wanted list is a significant law enforcement victory, reflecting strong collaboration between local and federal agencies. Roper's alleged crime of murder also highlights the serious nature of the charges she was facing.

The details

According to authorities, the High Springs Police Department conducted a traffic stop within the city of High Springs just after 10:20 a.m. after receiving a tip that Roper may be in the area. The police department worked with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office and federal agencies to make the arrest. Roper is currently in custody in Alachua County and the case is being managed by the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office and the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri.

  • The alleged murder of Jazmyn Henrion occurred in August 2020.
  • The FBI held a press conference on April 14, 2026 to announce a $1 million reward for information leading to Roper's capture.
  • Roper was arrested on April 15, 2026 during a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida.

The players

KaShawn Nicola Roper

A 50-year-old woman from Kansas City, Missouri who was on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list for allegedly shooting and killing 23-year-old Jazmyn Henrion in August 2020.

Jazmyn Henrion

A 23-year-old woman who was allegedly shot and killed by KaShawn Nicola Roper in August 2020.

High Springs Police Department

The law enforcement agency that arrested KaShawn Nicola Roper during a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida.

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that collaborated with the High Springs Police Department and federal agencies to apprehend KaShawn Nicola Roper.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that had KaShawn Nicola Roper on its Top 10 Most Wanted list and offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her capture.

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What they’re saying

“The High Springs Police Department commends the strong collaboration between local and federal law enforcement partners in this case. This outcome reflects the importance of coordinated efforts, shared intelligence, and mutual trust in protecting our communities. We are especially proud of the professionalism and vigilance demonstrated by our HSPD officers during a routine traffic stop.”

— Antoine Sheppard, High Springs Police Chief

“I'm proud of the collaboration that made this arrest possible. From the moment we received information that Roper may be in our area, we surged into action, working in lockstep with our law enforcement partners to quickly track, locate and apprehend her.”

— Jason Carley, FBI Jacksonville Special Agent in Charge

What’s next

Roper is currently in custody in Alachua County and the case is being managed by the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office and the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. The investigation is ongoing.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated efforts between local and federal law enforcement agencies in apprehending a high-profile fugitive. It also highlights the importance of shared intelligence and mutual trust in protecting communities from violent crimes.