BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office along with the U.S. Marshals Service-Roanoke Division held a press conference to announce the arrest of fugitive Michael D. Hightower, Jr. T.
The 41-year-old Troutville man is behind bars for abusing a minor.
He’s charged with four counts of aggravated sexual battery.
Police said he fled to Mexico around October 2023 but was taken into custody earlier this week.
Law enforcement said despite him crossing the border they were determined to locate him.
“This is little old Botetourt, and if you commit these crimes in Botetourt County, we’re going to put resources and come after you,” Botetourt County Sheriff Matthew Ward said. “Ensure you stand trial for justice for these types of crimes.”
Law enforcement said the arrest was made possible through a joint effort. the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force and federal partners.
Hightower is currently in custody awaiting extradition to Botetourt County from Webb County, Texas.
If you missed the press conference, you can watch it below.