Baxter Arrest: Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder
BAXTER, MN (northwestmnnow.com) — A 24-year-old fugitive wanted on attempted murder charges and a federal warrant has been arrested in Baxter.
Members of the U.S. Marshals Service North Star Fugitive Task Force arrested Ryan Henry James Davis Pacheco on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Authorities located Pacheco at an apartment in Baxter after searching for him on several outstanding warrants.
Officials said he was taken into custody without incident shortly after investigators found him.
Suspect Wanted on Attempted Murder Charges
According to court records, Pacheco was wanted in connection with a firearm-related incident in Mahnomen County.
The Minnesota state warrant included seven felony counts involving attempted murder, assault, and unlawful firearm possession.
Pacheco faces two counts of attempted second-degree murder and one count of first-degree assault.
He also faces three counts of second-degree assault involving a dangerous weapon and substantial bodily harm.
Another charge alleges unlawful firearm possession by someone previously convicted of a crime of violence.
Authorities have not released further details about the alleged firearm incident or the circumstances surrounding the charges.
Court records also show that Pacheco was wanted on a separate federal warrant.
That warrant involved an alleged violation of federal supervised release conditions.
Federal Task Force Tracks Fugitive to Baxter
The U.S. Marshals Service North Star Fugitive Task Force led the effort to locate Pacheco.
Investigators tracked him to an apartment in Baxter on Monday.
The operation involved assistance from the Baxter Police Department, Brainerd Police Department, and Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office.
Law enforcement agencies worked together to locate Pacheco and take him into custody.
Authorities reported no resistance or other incidents during the arrest.
North Star Fugitive Task Force Leads Arrest
The North Star Fugitive Task Force is a federal operation led by the U.S. Marshals Service.
It brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies across Minnesota.
The task force focuses on finding fugitives wanted for violent crimes and other serious offenses.
Its members share resources and information to locate suspects who have outstanding warrants.
Cooperation between participating agencies helps investigators track fugitives who move between different communities.
Multiple Felony Cases Remain Pending
Pacheco’s arrest addresses the outstanding warrants, but the criminal allegations remain subject to court proceedings.
Authorities have not announced additional charges related to his arrest in Baxter.
Officials also have not provided further information about his next scheduled court appearance.
Information about Minnesota criminal cases is available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
More details about federal fugitive operations can be found through the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Investigations Division.
The charges against Pacheco remain allegations. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m David Keller reporting for Northwest MN Now News.
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