Ethan Wade Surrell: FBI puts out two-state alert for alleged federal officer assaulter

Ethan Wade Surrell, aka Nathan Surrell, has got the feds' attention in both Wyoming and Colorado. The FBI has just issued a two-state alert for the 24-year old from Wyoming's Wind River Indian Reservation, where Surrell allegedly assaulted a federal officer. Look below to see full-size photos and more info...

By Michael Roberts

August 9, 2010

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Ethan Wade Surrell, aka Nathan Surrell, has got the feds' attention in both Wyoming and Colorado. The FBI has just issued a two-state alert for the 24-year old from Wyoming's Wind River Indian Reservation, where Surrell allegedly assaulted a federal officer.

Look below to see full-size photos and more info about Surrell, including tips about what to do if you spot him in Denver or elsewhere.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Wyoming and Colorado is seeking the public's assistance in locating Ethan Wade Surrell, who also uses the alias of Nathan Surrell.

Surrell is a Native American male, 24 years of age, of the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. He is 5' 07'', 230 lbs, with short black hair, and brown eyes.

Surrell was indicted by the United States Attorney's Office, in the District of Wyoming, for assaulting a federal officer on the Wind River Indian Reservation. He is wanted in connection to a crime of violence that occurred on the Reservation and should be considered dangerous.

Investigators believe Surrell may be traveling in the areas of Riverton, Wyoming, Cheyenne, Wyoming, or Denver, Colorado.

Please contact the Denver Division of the FBI at 303-629-7171 or your local law enforcement authorities if you see Surrell.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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