The Connecticut U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force, in collaboration with the Newington Police Department, successfully apprehended David Laudati, a Connecticut resident wanted in Arizona on multiple charges of voyeurism. This arrest highlights the effective cooperation between federal and local law enforcement agencies in bringing fugitives to justice.
David Laudati, 41, has been charged in Maricopa County, Arizona, with 11 counts of voyeurism and eight counts of attempted voyeurism. These charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Buckeye Police Department in September 2023. At the time of the investigation, Laudati was employed as a swim coach. Due to the serious nature of the allegations, the Buckeye Police Department requested the assistance of the U.S. Marshals to locate and apprehend Laudati.
The U.S. Marshals’ investigation led them to a residence in the area of East Robbins Street in Newington, Connecticut. On the afternoon of July 29, 2024, Laudati was apprehended by the Connecticut Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Newington Police Department. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Newington Police Department, where he was charged as a fugitive from justice. Laudati is currently being held pending extradition back to Maricopa County to face the charges against him.
The Connecticut Violent Fugitive Task Force, established in 1999, has resulted in over 11,046 arrests through its partnerships with local law enforcement agencies. These agencies include the Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Norwalk, and Waterbury Police Departments, as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The task force focuses on apprehending violent fugitives and sexual predators, with arrests ranging from murder and assault to unregistered sex offenders and probation violations.
Nationally, the United States Marshals Service operates fugitive programs in 94 district offices, 85 local fugitive task forces, eight regional task forces, and a growing network of offices in foreign countries. This extensive network enables the Marshals to effectively coordinate with local law enforcement to track down and arrest fugitives across the country and internationally.
The case against Laudati began when the Buckeye Police Department uncovered evidence of voyeurism involving Laudati during his tenure as a swim coach. The charges, which include multiple counts of both voyeurism and attempted voyeurism, suggest a pattern of behavior that required immediate and decisive action from law enforcement agencies.
The arrest and forthcoming legal proceedings highlight the vigilance and dedication of law enforcement officials in protecting communities and ensuring justice is served. The U.S. Marshals Service continues to work tirelessly to bring fugitives to justice and uphold the law across the nation.
