Jacksonville murder suspect arrested in Lynn Haven after task force operation, authorities confirm new custody details

Arrest follows Jacksonville warrants alleging second-degree murder and armed burglary

A 25-year-old man wanted in Jacksonville on allegations of second-degree murder and armed burglary was taken into custody Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026, in Lynn Haven, Florida, authorities said.

The arrest was carried out without incident by the U.S. Marshals Service’s Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force, working with Lynn Haven police. Officials said the man, identified as Talint Wayne Curtis, was located in Lynn Haven and arrested there after coordination among agencies.

What is known about the charges and the arrest

• Authorities described Curtis as wanted in Jacksonville on allegations of second-degree murder and armed burglary.

• The arrest took place in Lynn Haven on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

• Officials said the arrest occurred without incident, indicating no reported injuries or use-of-force concerns tied to taking Curtis into custody.

Authorities did not publicly release additional case details in the immediate announcement, including the victim’s identity, the date and location of the Jacksonville homicide allegation, or the specific circumstances underlying the armed burglary allegation. The announcement also did not include information on whether Curtis had legal representation or when he may make an initial court appearance in connection with the warrants.

How fugitive task forces typically operate across jurisdictions

Multi-agency fugitive task forces are commonly used to locate and apprehend people sought on serious charges who are believed to have moved across county or city lines. These operations typically combine resources from local departments and federal partners, allowing for broader information-sharing and coordinated arrests when a suspect is found outside the jurisdiction where the charges were filed.

Authorities said the arrest was conducted by a regional fugitive task force working in conjunction with Lynn Haven police, and that the man was taken into custody without incident.

Next steps in the case

Following an out-of-area arrest on Jacksonville warrants, the next procedural steps generally include booking in the arresting jurisdiction and a court process that can lead to transfer back to the jurisdiction that issued the warrants. Officials have not provided a timeline for any transfer, nor have they released additional documentation detailing the alleged offenses.

Jacksonville.news will continue reporting as court records, charging documents, or additional law-enforcement statements clarify the underlying allegations and the case’s procedural timeline.