FORT FRANCES, Ont. – A man allegedly involved in an Iowa murder was arrested Sunday after trying to cross into Canada.
Abraham Roberts was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents at the Fort Frances and International Falls, Minn. point of entry.
Roberts was arrested after a warrant had been issued for his arrest as a material witness in the homicide of 34-year-old Agnes Yarlee of Johnston, Iowa on Saturday.
The 38-year-old attempted to enter Canada but was returned to the United States, where he was arrested and turned over to the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office.
“The apprehension of individuals with outstanding warrants along the U.S. – Canadian border is a critical element of our border security efforts,” said Anthony Jackson, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s International Falls port director.
According to a post on the Johnston Police Department’s Facebook page, Roberts and the victim have children together.
