Help New York State Police Find This Wanted Man

Residents of Washington County, New York and parts of Vermont, keep an eye out! New York State Police are looking for an individual and are seeking your assistance in locating him.

WARNING; DO NOT take any police-action should you encounter this individual. What you should do instead is contact local and/or state authorities and let them do what they do best, apprehend this alleged criminal. Here are some of the details.

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According to the New York State Police Facebook page, authorities are searching for Jason M. Brownell II. Brownell is wanted on an arrest warrant for rape in the first degree. This warrant was issued on April 3, 2023, by the White Creek Town Court in Washington County, NY. The suspect is believed to be residing in Vermont but frequents New York State.

Once again, should you encounter this individual or if you know him and his whereabouts, DO NOT take police-action yourself. Contact New York State Police Troop G at 518- 583-7000 and reference case # 11236706.

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If you have information regarding this case, or Jason M. Brownell II, you can also contact the New York State Police via email at Crimetip@troopers.ny.gov. The list of New York's most wanted criminals changes constantly. What always remains is you should NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself.

If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information. If an immediate response is necessary please call “911” and report it to the police.

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NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

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