U.S. Marshals Task Force and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Capture Rape Suspect

Watertown, NY – The U.S. Marshals Service arrested an alleged child rape suspect yesterday.

Jonathan Astacio, 31, of Reading, Pennsylvania, was wanted by the Muhlenberg Township Police Department for rape of a child.

Members of the U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force – Syracuse Division and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Astacio at 519 Mundy Street, Watertown, New York.

“Mr. Astacio posed a danger to our community. We have captured him with the assistance of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. We wish to thank both the community and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in this case,” said David McNulty, the U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of New York.

The U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force – Syracuse Division includes Deputy U.S. Marshals, the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Parole, New York State Police, Syracuse Police Department, Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the Auburn Police Department. The USMS Major Case Fugitive Program prioritizes the investigation and apprehension of high-profile offenders who are considered to be some of the country’s most dangerous fugitives. These offenders tend to be career criminals with histories of violence or whose instant offense(s) pose a significant threat to public safety.  

Source: U.S. Marshals Service, usmarshals.gov