Kelly E. Shird, 27 of Baltimore, Maryland, was arrested about 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning as a fugitive wanted for murder on August 5 in Baltimore, Maryland.  Based on information from Baltimore police, a search warrant was obtained for 192 Coleman Lane, off of Sullavans Road, in Mollusk.  Due to the nature of the charge, six members of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Office, two members of the Northumberland Sheriff’s Office and nine members of the Baltimore Police Department set up surveillance in the area about 2 a.m.  The Virginia State Police special weapons and tactical unit was contacted and responded along with its hostage negotiation team and supervisory staff. 

Initial attempts to talk Shird out of the residence failed, at which time the VSP special tactics team broke one window and deployed a remote camera into the residence.  Shortly thereafter Shird came to the door and was taken into custody without incident.  Also in the residence was a female who presented herself and was removed without incident.  The owner of the property was notified of the damages.  No charges were filed against the female or the owner of the property.  Shird is being held in jail without bond pending a hearing in Lancaster General District court on August 18.