Philadelphia’s most wanted suspect Tyvine Jones was finally taken into custody after a five‑year fugitive run that saw him evade law enforcement across the city and surrounding counties.
Arrest and Background
U.S. Marshals Service announced that Jones, 25, a member of the Blumberg gang, was apprehended at an apartment complex on Lansdowne Avenue in Delaware County on the morning of Wednesday, December 10, 2025, following an anonymous tip.
Jones had been a fugitive since April 2024, using multiple tactics to avoid detection, including changing locations within Philadelphia and nearby counties, altering his digital profile, moving only at night, and always wearing a mask.
Murder Charges
He is charged with three counts of first‑degree murder, criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, possessing an instrument of crime, and violation of the Uniform Firearms Act for each of the three shootings.
The Three Murders
The first shooting occurred on August 23, 2020, at 2215 West Diamond Street, where 16‑year‑old Heyward Garrison was fatally shot. The second took place on May 25, 2022, at 1600 West Erie Avenue, where Wesley Rodwell was shot multiple times; investigators say Rodwell had recently posted a music video taunting “Black Flag/Blumberg.” The third shooting happened on September 26, 2022, at 1600 Creston Street, where another victim was killed multiple times.
Statements
In a news release, United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Eric Gartner said, “Tyvine Jones was one of Philadelphia’s ‘Most Wanted’ for his role in the murder of three individuals between 2020 and 2022. Together with our Philadelphia PD and other partners, our commitment to the citizens of Philadelphia remains steadfast: the relentless pursuit of violent fugitives such as Tyvine Jones, whose unrestrained existence serves only to diminish our great city.”
Key Takeaways
- Tyvine Jones arrested after five years on the run.
- He faces multiple charges related to three murders in Philadelphia.
- All co‑defendants are in custody awaiting trial.
The arrest marks a significant win for Philadelphia law enforcement, ending a high‑profile fugitive case that had spanned more than half a decade.
