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.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:04am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single handcuff, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The apprehension of a high-profile fugitive on the FBI's Most Wanted list reflects the power of coordinated law enforcement efforts to bring dangerous criminals to justice.Kansas City Today

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

Why it matters

The arrest of a high-profile fugitive on the FBI's Most Wanted list is a significant law enforcement victory, highlighting the importance of collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies in tracking down dangerous suspects.

The details

Police said they received a tip that Roper was in the High Springs area and conducted a traffic stop just after 10:20 a.m., leading to her apprehension. The arrest was the result of coordination between the High Springs Police Department, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office, and federal law enforcement agencies.

  • Roper was wanted for the August 2020 shooting death of Jazmyn Henrion in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • The FBI announced a $1 million reward for information leading to Roper's arrest just one day before she was apprehended.

The players

KaShawn Nicola Roper

A 50-year-old woman who was on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list for the 2020 shooting death of Jazmyn Henrion in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jazmyn Henrion

A 23-year-old woman who was shot and killed in Kansas City, Missouri in August 2020, leading to Roper being placed on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list.

High Springs Police Department

The law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic stop and arrested Roper in north Florida.

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

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

FBI

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

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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

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

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of coordination between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in apprehending high-profile fugitives, and highlights the importance of shared intelligence and vigilance in protecting communities.