Fugitive Caught Hiding in Trash Can

Fugitive Caught Hiding in Trash Can


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(KSL News) -- A fugitive who was wanted by U.S. Marshals got caught in a trash can in Utah.

Overnight, Midvale police arrested Geno Cecala. Cecala was wanted for probation violation. Authorities believed he may have been armed.

Midvale officers received a tip and staked out a house and car until the spotted Cecala leaving. They approached Cecala, but he took off.

K-9s caught up to him about a block away. They found him hiding inside a garbage can.

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