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Liberty Lake Today
By the People, for the People
Two Suspects Arrested in Liberty Lake on California Murder Warrants
Fugitives Sherwood D. Johnson II and Megan M. Fredrick taken into custody by RAVEN Task Force
Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:26am
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The apprehension of two fugitives wanted for a child death case in California underscores the vigilance of law enforcement in tracking down suspects across state lines.Liberty Lake TodayTwo individuals wanted on felony warrants out of California, including charges of murder and willful cruelty to a child resulting in injury or death, were arrested in Liberty Lake, Washington on Tuesday evening. Sherwood D. Johnson II, 37, and Megan M. Fredrick, 33, were located and apprehended by members of the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement & Narcotics (RAVEN) Task Force and are now awaiting extradition to California.
Why it matters
The arrests of these two suspects, who are wanted in connection with a child death case in California, are of particular relevance to students and young families in the Liberty Lake area. The coordination between local and federal law enforcement agencies to track down and apprehend these fugitives highlights the ongoing efforts to address serious crimes and ensure public safety.
The details
According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, detectives from the Sutter County Sheriff's Office in California provided information that Johnson and Fredrick were believed to be in the Liberty Lake area. RAVEN Task Force members conducted surveillance and located Fredrick at a residence on East Mission Avenue, while Johnson was later found at a business on East Appleway Avenue. Johnson was arrested around 6:00 p.m. and Fredrick was taken into custody around 6:30 p.m. Both were transported to jail and are being held pending extradition to California.
- On April 16, RAVEN Task Force members conducted surveillance to locate the suspects.
- Johnson was arrested around 6:00 p.m. on April 16.
- Fredrick was arrested around 6:30 p.m. on April 16.
The players
Sherwood D. Johnson II
A 37-year-old fugitive wanted on felony warrants out of California, including charges of murder and willful cruelty to a child resulting in injury or death.
Megan M. Fredrick
A 33-year-old fugitive wanted on felony warrants out of California, including charges of murder and willful cruelty to a child resulting in injury or death.
Sutter County Sheriff's Office
A law enforcement agency in California that provided information to the RAVEN Task Force about the location of the two suspects.
RAVEN Task Force
A Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement & Narcotics task force that conducted the surveillance and arrests of the two suspects in Liberty Lake, Washington.
What’s next
The two suspects are currently being held in jail pending extradition to California to face the charges against them.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to track down and apprehend fugitives wanted for serious crimes, even across state lines. The coordination between local and federal partners in this case helped ensure the safe arrest of these two individuals and their eventual return to California to face the justice system.