The U.S. Marshal Service is searching for 37-year-old John Luckett, who has gone on the run after being charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection to a fatal drug overdose of his jail cellmate. According to authorities, Luckett bonded out and disappeared after the charge was filed.
Luckett was booked into the Milwaukee County Jail in May 2025 on gun charges, but hours later, he was found to have five bags of narcotics hidden in his underwear, which tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl. His cellmate died from a medical emergency related to the overdose.
A warrant has been issued for Luckett's arrest, and authorities believe he is still in the Milwaukee area. The U.S. Marshals Service urges anyone with information on Luckett's whereabouts to contact their tip line at 414-297-3707. Tips can remain anonymous.
Luckett stands at 5'8" tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has a history of gun and drug charges, but no further details are available.
This incident highlights the dangers of smuggling drugs into correctional facilities and the risks it poses to both inmates and staff.