Fugitive of the Week apprehended

The Christian County Sheriff’s Department took one of this week’s fugitives of the week into custody Wednesday.

According to a news release, deputies responded to a residence on Pierce Lane in the county following a Crime Stoppers tip that 32-year old Mark Simpson was located there. Simpson was located and taken into custody without incident and lodged in the Christian County Jail.

He was served with a warrant for felony probation violation.

Law enforcement continues to ask for the public’s help in location the remaining Fugitive of the Week, 35-year old Joshua Bateman, who’s wanted for bond revocation and failure to appear. Anyone with information can make an anonymous tip by calling 270-887-TIPS.