Fugitive arrested in Curry Co., Feb. 17

A fugitive wanted in South Carolina was arrested Friday, Feb. 13, in Curry Co. Harlan Donnell Melton was wanted on multiple charges including allegedly sexually abusing two minors and kidnapping a 14-year old girl. He was described as armed and extremely dangerous by law enforcement. Melton was located riding a bicycle on Hwy. 101 near Dear Park Lane north of Brookings. He was carrying a loaded firearm, and transported to the Curry Co. Jail at Gold Beach.