Eastern Shore gang member wanted for murder, U.S. Marshals offering reward

April 13, 2020

Kyleigh Panetta,

47 ABC – U.S. Marshals say a Bloods gang member, wanted on attempted murder charges, is likely hiding out on the Eastern Shore of Virginia or Maryland. A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office says Robert “RJ” James Northan Jr. shot a man, multiple times, on March 25 at home on Tyler Lane. Northan is charged with attempted murder, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force is working with authorities on the Eastern Shore to find Northan.

“We have no specific information that [Northan] is in our area. However, we are well aware that he might be up this way and we will continue to work closely with the Marshal’s Service to ensure the safety of everyone in our community,” says Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis.

The 34-year-old is known to frequent an address on the 25000 block of Dennis Drive in Parksley, Virginia. He may also be in the Salisbury area. Northan is 5’7″ tall, weighs 160 pounds and has a tattoo on the right side of his neck. Northan should be considered armed and dangerous.

“The public should rest assured that the men and women of the U.S. Marshals Service, and their state and local task force partners, will not stop until this fugitive is in custody. It is most certainly in the best interest of the fugitive to immediately surrender to authorities and face the charges against him. I appreciate the efforts of the citizens of the Commonwealth in assisting law enforcement with bringing closure to this case. Working together, we can all ensure the safety of the public here in Eastern Virginia,” said United States Marshal Nick E. Proffitt.

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