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Fugitive from Oakland arrested in Portsmouth

Rasenoch Salem Allen was wanted in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Oakland, California, that left a mother and son dead.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A fugitive wanted for a deadly hit-and-run from across the country was caught in Portsmouth, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Rasenoch Salem Allen was wanted in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Oakland, California, that left a mother and son dead.

U.S. Marshals tracked Allen down to a home in the 4200 block of Morgate Lane in Portsmouth on Wednesday afternoon.

Investigators said Allen refused to identify himself, but was fingerprinted on-scene, which confirmed his identity.

Allen was arrested and is currently being held at the Portsmouth City Jail.

The Norfolk Fugitive Squad and the Norfolk Police Department assisted with the arrest.

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