Fugitive Wanted for Armed Robbery Captured in West Virginia

Brandon Gerald Jernigan, 40, was arrested after a multi-year manhunt across multiple states.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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A man wanted on multiple violent felony charges, including armed robbery, was arrested in West Virginia after a multi-agency search spanning more than two years. Brandon Gerald Jernigan, 40, of Jackson, Mississippi, was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force in coordination with local and regional law enforcement agencies.

Why it matters

The arrest reflects ongoing coordination between federal and local agencies targeting individuals with active violent felony warrants, which is of particular interest to residents and commuters in Charles County due to the nature of the alleged offenses.

The details

Authorities said an arrest warrant was issued on Oct. 18, 2023, charging Jernigan with armed robbery, firearm use during a felony crime of violence, first-degree assault, theft, and multiple firearm-related offenses. A bench warrant was later issued after he allegedly failed to appear in court in March 2025. Investigators developed information indicating Jernigan was staying in Martinsburg, West Virginia. On Jan. 29, members of the task force, alongside the Mountain State Fugitive Task Force of the Northern District of West Virginia and the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, located and arrested him.

  • An arrest warrant was issued on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • A bench warrant was issued in March 2025 after Jernigan failed to appear in court.
  • Jernigan was arrested on Jan. 29, 2026.

The players

Brandon Gerald Jernigan

A 40-year-old man from Jackson, Mississippi, who was wanted on multiple violent felony charges, including armed robbery.

Charles County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that issued the initial arrest warrant for Jernigan.

U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force

The federal task force that coordinated with local and regional law enforcement agencies to apprehend Jernigan.

Mountain State Fugitive Task Force of the Northern District of West Virginia

The task force that assisted in the arrest of Jernigan in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Berkeley County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that assisted in the arrest of Jernigan in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

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What’s next

Jernigan is being held without bond at the Charles County Detention Center and will face the charges he was wanted for, including armed robbery, firearm use during a felony crime of violence, first-degree assault, theft, and multiple firearm-related offenses.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels in apprehending dangerous fugitives and keeping communities safe.