A fugitive was taken into custody in St. Joseph Friday in connection with an extensive law enforcement investigation.

According to Lt. Shawn Collie with the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Dept. authorities were notified that Motrez Dixon wanted on a Missouri Parole Warrant for unlawful use of a weapon was in the St. Joseph area.

“One of the things we do is fugitive apprehension,” Collie said.

Dixon was located at a residence Friday in the 2700 block of Seneca.

Collie said Members from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Dept., The St. Joseph Police Department Crimes Unit and investigators from the Drug Strike Force and Special Response team were called in to assist.

Collie said they attempted to make contact with Dixon in the home around noon and he came out and surrendered to law enforcement fifteen minutes later.

A female and a young child were also located in the residence and moved to safety.

After law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at the home they located a firearm.

A second search warrant was executed at a residence in the 3500 block of Gene Field road a short time later in connection with the investigation.

Collie said items related to the firearm were recovered at that location.

“Anytime we arrest somebody or seize a firearm we get together with other agencies to see if it’s related to other investigation that may be going on,” Collie said.

At this time the case is currently being investigated with the possibility of future charges.