U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive Darzell Wester in Gallatin, Tennessee

Darzell Thaddeus Wester, 27, was arrested in Gallatin, Tennessee, by the U.S. Marshals Service after being wanted for armed robbery and aggravated assault in Georgia. His arrest followed a request for assistance from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, which had issued a warrant for him on June 14, 2024. In addition to charges from Georgia, Wester faces new charges in Sumner County, including kidnapping and fugitive from justice, as well as outstanding warrants for driving under the influence, larceny, and fraud in Coffee, Robertson, and Dickson Counties, Tennessee. He was located at a residence on Turner Way and arrested without incident, now awaiting extradition to Georgia. The operation involved collaboration between the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Task Force. Wester's extensive criminal history highlights the challenges of tracking down fugitives across state lines.