Federal Fugitive Apprehended in DeWitt Apartment Following U.S. Marshals Search

Clyde Bell, 20, was apprehended at a DeWitt apartment complex on a federal warrant for illegal machine gun possession. Local and federal agencies coordinated the raid.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 19, 2026, 4:32 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from KWQC-TV6

Coordinated Raid at Pheasant Run Apartments

A high-stakes federal warrant was executed Tuesday morning in DeWitt, resulting in the successful apprehension of a wanted individual. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and the DeWitt Police Department were contacted at approximately 11:30 a.m. by the United States Marshals Office regarding a fugitive believed to be hiding within city limits. Following a brief but intensive investigation, authorities secured a search warrant for a specific unit within the Pheasant Run Apartment Complex, where the suspect was ultimately located and detained without further incident.

Federal Charges for Machine Gun Possession

The subject of the search, identified as 20-year-old Clyde Bell of Cedar Rapids, was wanted on a federal warrant specifically citing the illegal possession of a machine gun. Under federal law, the possession of such weaponry is strictly regulated, and unauthorized ownership carries significant mandatory penalties. While the specific details regarding the firearm that triggered the warrant have not been publicly disclosed, the involvement of the U.S. Marshals underscores the perceived risk and the priority placed on removing prohibited automatic weapons from the community.

Jurisdictional Collaboration in Clinton County

The arrest highlights the seamless cooperation between local municipal police, county deputies, and federal marshals. By leveraging local knowledge and federal resources, the agencies were able to pinpoint Bell’s location and execute the search warrant safely within a high-density residential area. DeWitt police provided essential perimeter support during the raid to ensure the safety of other residents at the Pheasant Run complex, which remained secure throughout the duration of the tactical operation.