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

KaShawn Nicola Roper was apprehended during a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:05am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handcuff or other crime-related physical evidence object, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The apprehension of a fugitive on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list underscores the importance of coordinated law enforcement efforts in combating violent crime.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 is accused of shooting and killing 23-year-old Jazmyn Henrion in August 2020 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 criminals.

The details

Police said they conducted a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida, just after 10:20 a.m. after receiving a tip that Roper was in the area. The High Springs 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 High Springs Police Department arrested Roper during a traffic stop on April 16, 2026.

The players

KaShawn Nicola Roper

A 50-year-old woman who was on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list for the alleged murder of Jazmyn Henrion in 2020.

Jazmyn Henrion

A 23-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered 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 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 worked with local partners to track her down.

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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 will be extradited to Missouri to face charges for the 2020 murder of Jazmyn Henrion. The case will be prosecuted by the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office and the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the importance of strong collaboration between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in tracking down dangerous fugitives. The coordinated efforts of the High Springs Police Department, Alachua County Sheriff's Office, and the FBI led to the successful apprehension of a suspect on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list.