The U.S. Marshals Service has profiled one of its most 15 wanted fugitives on the "V.I. Most Wanted" television program this week. Deputy U.S. Marshal Linda Valerino said Monday that Gerald Wilde Hemp, 66, is wanted for escape from custody.
Hemp, who also goes by the name George Baker, James Comstock and Jerry Whittaker, has been wanted since November 1986.
He escaped after being sentenced to 40 years for continuing a criminal enterprise. Valerino said Hemp, who is wanted in Tallahassee, Fla., is considered armed and dangerous.
Valerino described Hemp as a Caucasian male, 5-feet 11-inches tall and weighing 220 pounds. "He has brown hair, blue eyes and a one-inch scar above his right eye. He also has distinctive tattoos on both arms," Valerino said.
She urged anyone with information on Hemp's whereabouts to call the U.S. Marshals confidential tip line at 773-5393.
