FBI Fugitive Darrell Rene Copper Arrested in Pulaski

MEMPHIS, TN—My Harrison, Special Agent in Charge of the Memphis Division of the FBI, announced today the arrest of Darrell Rene Copper, age 34, in Pulaski, Tennessee. At approximately 5:25 p.m., Copper was arrested without incident by officers from the Pulaski Police Department, special agents of the FBI, and task force officers from the Columbia Police Department and Maury County Sheriff’s Department who are assigned to the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force.

Copper was wanted for the May 1, 2002, attempted robbery of a Brinks armored car in Decatur, Georgia. On January 15, 2003, a warrant for Copper’s arrest was issued in the United States District Court in the Northern District of Georgia, charging Copper with violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section(s) 1951; 924(c)(1)(A)(ii) and (iii) and 2.

Special Agent in Charge Harrison said, “The capture of Darrell Copper after seven years on the run not only shows the importance of the public’s cooperation but also the importance of cooperation among law enforcement agencies. In this case, a tip from the public led directly to Copper’s arrest.”

Questions regarding this press release may be directed to Supervisory Special Agent Joel Siskovic at (901) 747-4300.