Clarkersburg, WV - An investigator from the New York State Police Violent Felony Warrant Squad phoned Sergeant Greg Collins this morning advising that Matthew A. Davis has been captured in West Virginia. The investigator expressed his appreciation to law enforcement in our area and to the media and public for rejuvenating the case and assisting in the apprehension.
     NYSP investigators had determined that Davis fled from Niagara Falls to Parkersburg following the August 22, 2011 murder of Antoine Bradberry.  During the investigation, information was developed that he was residing in Parkersburg and may have been working as a barber.
Investigators contacted the Parkersburg Police Department in an effort to glean new information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts.  Once the information was released to area media, it soon went statewide.
     The investigator advised that Deputy U.S. Marshals from the Clarksburg office and Harrison County Drug Task Force officers arrested Davis at a residence on Rt. 73 just north of Corbin Branch Road early Tuesday evening.  Information from the Harrison County Drug Task Force gave the Marshals a key piece of information that led to Tuesday's arrest.
Davis was turned over to Taylor County law enforcement by the U.S. Marshals Service for processing.
     Matthew A. Davis
     1501 Pierce Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY
     DOB: 10-10-74
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ORIGINAL STORY:
Parkersburg, WV - The Parkersburg Police Department is working with New York State Police Violent Felony Warrant Squad in the search for a murder suspect.
     Matthew A. Davis is currently wanted by the Niagara Falls, NY Police Department on the charge of second degree murder. The charge stems from the August 22, 2011 murder of Antoine Bradberry.
     A fugitive investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force determined that Davis fled from Niagara Falls to Parkersburg following the murder. During that investigation, information was developed that he was residing in Parkersburg and may have been working as a barber. Davis was also believed to frequent clubs in our area. There was also unconfirmed information that Davis may have traveled to the Charleston area.
     Law enforcement has been unable to locate him and are asking for the public’s assistance. It is unknown if he is still in the Parkersburg area.
     If anyone has any information regarding Davis, you are asked to call Sergeant Greg Collins or any member of the Parkersburg Police Department at 304-424-8444. Information will be kept confidential if requested.
Matthew A. Davis
1501 Pierce Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY
DOB: 10-10-74
6’2", 185 lbs.
*Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty