FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in North Florida

KaShawn Nicola Roper apprehended during traffic stop after $1 million reward offered

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:21am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handcuff or police badge against a pitch-black background, conveying the serious, investigative nature of apprehending a wanted criminal.The arrest of a high-profile fugitive on the FBI's most wanted list reflects the power of coordinated law enforcement efforts to bring dangerous suspects to justice.Kansas City Today

KaShawn Nicola Roper, a 50-year-old woman 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 and federal agencies in tracking down dangerous suspects.

The details

Police said they conducted a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida after receiving a tip that Roper was in the area. She was taken into custody without incident. The High Springs Police Department worked with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office and federal agencies to make the arrest, just one day after the FBI's Kansas City Division announced a $1 million reward for information leading to Roper's capture.

  • On August 1, 2020, Roper allegedly shot and killed 23-year-old Jazmyn Henrion in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • On April 15, 2026, the FBI's Kansas City Division held a press conference offering a $1 million reward for information on Roper's whereabouts.
  • On April 16, 2026, Roper was arrested during a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida around 10:20 a.m.

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 23-year-old Jazmyn Henrion in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jazmyn Henrion

A 23-year-old woman who was allegedly shot and killed by Roper in August 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri.

High Springs Police Department

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

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that assisted the High Springs Police Department in apprehending 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 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

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

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of cooperation between local and federal law enforcement agencies in apprehending high-profile fugitives, even those who have evaded capture for years. It also highlights the importance of the public providing tips to authorities, which can lead to the successful resolution of complex cases.