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Nye County officials arrest man wanted for alleged first-degree murder

John Vithoulkas
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According to the Nye County Sheriff's Office, Vithoulkas has been arrested. However, department officials didn't provide further details about where or when he was found.

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The Nye County Sheriff's Office is searching for John Antonios Vithoulkas, wanted for alleged first-degree murder.

Police describe him as a white man, 6'4", 195 pounds, has green eyes and brown hair.

"He is considered armed and dangerous, possibly armed with a black and/or tan glock 9 mm handgun," police said.

According to police, he's possibly in Pahrump, Nevada or Sacramento, California. He was last seen driving a gold 2000 Honda CRV bearing a California license plate of 7YIP467 traveling south between Shoshone and Baker Sunday around 4 p.m.

Anyone with information is asked to call 775-751-7000 option 5. You can also submit tips through Facebook messenger, NCSO app, or CrimeStoppers.