Massachusetts wanted level three sex offender captured on murder warrant in New York

Boston, MA – The U.S. Marshals Service, Massachusetts Fugitive Task Force announce the arrest of Anthony Robertson, 39, of Pittsfield, Mass. Robertson was sought by the USMS on a warrant issued by the Pittsfield District Court based on a murder that occurred in Pittsfield in December 2021.

Robertson was also wanted for a supervised release violation issued by the U.S. District Court in Springfield, Mass. Robertson was previously convicted in federal court in 2019 for failing to register as a sex offender. Robertson is a level 3 sex offender in New York and Massachusetts.

Through a collaborative effort, investigators determined that Robertson had fled Massachusetts and was residing with associates in Binghamton, N.Y. U.S. Marshals from the Northern District of New York-Binghamton, along with Binghamton Police, were able to safely apprehend Robertson at a residence in Binghamton without incident.

The U.S. Marshals Massachusetts Fugitive Task Force was assisted by the Massachusetts State Police, Pittsfield Police, Binghamton Police and the U.S. Marshals Northern District of New York Syracuse and Binghamton offices.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of any state or federal fugitive contact the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102.