Kansas fugitive found at Litchfield camp

LITCHFIELD, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - A fugitive from Kansas has been found hiding out here in Maine.

John Layton, 48, faces 30 years in prison on several drug-related charges, including manufacturing meth.

The Kennebec County Sheriff's office was tipped-off that Layton was staying at a camp in Litchfield.

Two deputies and a police dog were sent there to arrest him on Monday night.  As soon as they showed up, Layton surrendered without a fight.

He is being held without bail at Kennebec County Jail until arrangements can be made to send him back to Kansas to face the charges against him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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