Wanted Fugitive on the Loose in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
A felony warrant has been issued for Linell Barker Jr., a 45-year-old male with black hair and brown eyes, who is wanted by the 9th Circuit Court in Kalamazoo County. According to the Silent Observer Program, Barker's charges include probation violation for leaving KPEP (Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program) without permission before completion.
Barker is one of 15 individuals listed on the Silent Observer Program's most-wanted list, with warrants issued by various courts in Kalamazoo County. Other notable fugitives include David Rivera-Mendez, who faces charges including Assault with Intent to Murder and Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st degree, and Faryn Lee Rynd, who has a felony probation violation warrant for Operating Under the Influence Causing Serious Injury.
Background: The Silent Observer Program is a community-based initiative that allows individuals to anonymously report information about wanted fugitives. The program offers rewards of up to $1,000 for tips leading to an arrest or conviction.
Details on each of the 15 most-wanted individuals can be found on the Silent Observer Program's website.