Marshals arrest masked man in Vegas terrorizing Philadelphia

U.S. Marshals have arrested Zymire Hughes, a 22-year-old suspected of terrorizing Philadelphia residents while wearing a Halloween- or Chucky-style mask, after a week-long manhunt that extended to Las Vegas. Authorities say the investigation relied on surveillance, neighborhood canvassing, and coordination among multiple law enforcement agencies, culminating in Hughes surrendering peacefully when surrounded. Hughes, a Las Vegas resident with ties to the area, faces potential charges including terroristic threats, harassment, and aggravated assault in connection with incidents in Philadelphia. The arrest occurred at an apartment complex in southeast Las Vegas, where Hughes was taken into custody and jailed pending extradition to Pennsylvania. Officials emphasized the collaboration between the U.S. Marshals’ offices and task forces across state lines in bringing the fugitive to justice. The case underscores ongoing joint efforts to track violent fugitives who cross state borders to evade capture.