New Kent man wanted in Williamsburg captured in Florida, extradited

A New Kent man wanted by the Williamsburg Police Department has been apprehended in Florida.

According to a press release, Robert Lee Gibson, 59, had been wanted on one count of unlawfully creating an image of another and possession of obscene items.

Officers indicate that the warrants were issued relating to the incident that took place on Sept. 30 at the 5000 block of Richmond Road. However, Gibson eluded authorities until Mar. 27.

Information released by Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Florida that a tip of a suspicious individual was sailing a boat in the Caloosahatchee River. The individual was arrested and identified as Gibson. However, a member of the police department recognized Gibson through a television broadcast, resulting in his extradition to Virginia.

Gibson is also facing additional offenses that he may have committed.