Jan 27, 2025

U.S. Marshals capture man who escaped during trial in SW Kansas

Posted Jan 27, 2025 5:00 PM
Jesus Loya -photo Garden City Police
Jesus Loya -photo Garden City Police

FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement in southwest Kansas reported U.S. Marshals have arrested 25-year-old Jesus Loya of Garden City, according to a statement from Garden City Police.

On Thursday, Loya walked out in the middle of his jury trial in Garden City.

Loya has been found guilty and was wanted on a warrant for Kidnapping  Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness/Victim, Aggravated Assault and Criminal Threat.

Loya’s Bond had been set at $1,000,000.