Judson Sherrell has been located and is in police custody.

FPD searching for 21-year-old Judson Sherrell as a suspect in a homicide. Photo courtesy FPD
FPD searching for 21-year-old Judson Sherrell as a suspect in a homicide. Photo courtesy FPD(KTVF)
Published: Sep. 3, 2022 at 2:40 PM AKDT|Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 3:07 PM AKDT
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FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - UPDATE September 4, 2022. 3 p.m. Judson Sherrell has been located and is in police custody. The name of the homicide victim is Carole Jo Romberg. She was 75 years old.

The Fairbanks Police Department (FPD) is looking for 21-year-old Judson Sherrell. He is a suspect in a homicide that happened last night.

According to a FPD press release, officers were called to an apartment on 28th Avenue, after midnight, after receiving a report of a vehicle crashing into a garage door and driving away. Further police investigation found a 75-year-old-female, deceased in the apartment. Next of kin have been notified and the name of the victim will be released in 24 hours.

An active manhunt is underway for Sherrell. He was last seen wearing a dark green t-shirt and blue jeans and may be in possession of a 2005 silver Subaru Legacy Wagon, license plate EVH501. The Subaru is believed to be stolen from the victim.

Sherrell is considered dangerous. Do not approach him.

If you see Sherrell or the vehicle, contact 911 immediately. If you have any information about this homicide call FPD detectives at fpdinvestigations@fairbanks.us or 907-450-6550.