Police Seek Assistance In Locating A Wanted Fugitive for First-Degree Assault, Sexual Offenses

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Maryland State Police said it is seeking Kenneth James Swift Jr., 27, of Wicomico County on an outstanding August 24, 2026 Caroline County warrant charging first-degree assault and related sexual offenses. Police allege Swift physically and sexually assaulted a woman that day in Federalsburg before leaving the area, and asked anyone with information about his location to contact its Eastern criminal-enforcement investigators; the agency said tipsters may remain anonymous.

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Police Seek Assistance In Locating A Wanted Fugitive for First-Degree Assault, Sexual Offenses

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October 13, 2026

(FEDERALSBURG, MD) - Maryland State Police are seeking public assistance in locating a wanted fugitive in connection with a reported assault in Caroline County.

Kenneth James Swift Jr., 27, of Wicomico County, has an active arrest warrant for first-degree assault and related sexual offenses. The warrant was issued on August 24, 2026, through the Caroline County District Court Commissioner and remains outstanding.

The incident reportedly occurred on August 24, 2026 in the 100-block of Riverwalk Terrace in Federalsburg, MD. Investigators learned that Swift allegedly physically and sexually assaulted a woman before fleeing the area.

The Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division Eastern is leading the investigation. Anyone with information about Swift Jr.’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division, Eastern Region at 410-822-3101. Callers can also call/text 667-512-1881 or email [email protected]. Those providing information will remain anonymous.

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