US Marshalls apprehend fugitive Harry Mapps in Oklahoma

Posted: 12/29/2013 12:31:09 PM MST

Updated: 12/29/2013 12:54:55 PM MST

A nationwide manhunt for a Pueblo County man suspected of triple homicide and a string of other crimes, including arson, ended Saturday evening when fugitive Harry Mapps was apprehended by U.S Marshals and Oklahoma law enforcement.

The former long distance truck driver was located in a motel close to Interstate 40 in Roland, Oklahoma, according to a release from the Pueblo County Sheriffs office.

Mapps had been charged with three counts of first- degree murder along with felony charges of theft, identity theft, forgery, and arson following a Nov. 27 fire where three bodies were found shot to death outside the Pueblo County town of Rye .

'The successful outcome of this large-scale manhunt is a testament to the combined efforts of law enforcement across numerous states and jurisdictions.' said District of Colorado U.S. Marshal John Kammerzell. 'I am honored that the Marshals Service could assist in bringing the alleged perpetrator of this horrific crime to justice.'

Austin Briggs: 303-954-1729, abriggs@denverpost.com