VUKMER IN CUSTODY

Hillsborough, NC (March 6, 2026) – At approximately 5:15 pm, an Orange County investigator serving as a member of the US Marshals Carolina Regional Fugitive Task Force, working with the Capital Area Regional Task Force in Grayson County, Virginia, took Matthew Vukmer into custody.

At present, Vukmer declined to speak to investigators and requested an attorney. He awaits extradition to North Carolina, a process that may take several weeks. Vukmer’s truck will be towed to the Orange County impound lot for processing.

Sheriff Blackwood said, “I am proud of the work our investigators did today. Our task force agreement with our federal partners once again served as a force multiplier, allowing us to quickly apprehend the suspect. We know the family and friends of Paula Floyd experienced a life-shattering event today, and we continue to extend our condolences. It is our hope that they take some small measure of comfort knowing that her assailant is in custody.”