Andrew Redmond, 34, of Augusta who is wanted for murder in Maine was taken into custody this week after attempting to elude the Biloxi Mississippi Police Department.

Redmond is accused of killing Tyler Robinson, 34, of Augusta, this past summer.

From the Maine State Police:

On Wednesday, September 11, 2023, at approximately 6:30 pm, 34-year-old Andrew Redmond of Augusta who is wanted for Murder in Maine was taken into custody after attempting to elude the Biloxi Mississippi Police Department. A coordinated effort with the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit, Federal Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, and the Biloxi Mississippi Police Department brought the search for Redmond to a close. Redmond and his wife 33-year-old Danielle Redmond of Augusta were traveling on the Interstate 10 when officers with the Biloxi Police Department attempted to stop their vehicle. Redmond did not stop. After a chase was initiated Redmond eventually pulled over and complied with the arrest. Danielle Redmond was charged with Failing to Comply according to Biloxi Police Department officials. Andrew Redmond was arrested and brought to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center in Gulfport until the extradition process takes place. Redmond will eventually be brought back to Maine to answer to the charge of Murder. Redmond is accused of killing 34-year-old Tyler Robinson of Augusta in Augusta on Friday night, July 28, 2023. Robinson was found unresponsive on the side of Old Belgrade Road in Augusta. Andrew Redmond and Tyler Robinson were familiar with each other.

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