(Photo of Ryan Bullard)

MEMPHIS, TN – U.S. Marshals say they have arrested a man wanted for an attempted murder in Ohio, while he was hiding out in a relative’s home in Memphis.

According to investigators, Ohio Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Ryan Bullard after he was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Attempted Murder.  Marshals say members of the U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio fugitive Apprehension Strike Team learned that Bullard may be in the Memphis area and notified local authorities.  Investigators say when U.S. Marshals caught up with Bullard, he was hiding out at a relative’s house.

In a news release, U.S. Marshal David G. Jolley said, “Our community does not welcome fugitives and the Mid-South Fugitive Taskforce will continue to assure that Memphis is not a safe refuge for fugitives to hide.”