Pontiac Fugitive Murderer

Melvin Vito Dalton is suspected of shooting man during fake drug deal.

March 8, 2010

PONTIAC MICHIGAN FUGITIVE NEWS -- Melvin Vito Dalton is a fugitive murderer considered armed and dangerous after allegedly killing Sean Christopher Taylor. Dalton is most wanted by Oakland County Sheriff's Office in Michigan, and the local Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 reward for his arrest.

Melvin Vito Dalton - fugitive murderer

According to the City of Pontiac Police, on September 16, 2008, they responded to reports that an SUV had crashed into a utility pole at the corner of Raeburn and Jessie streets. Upon arrival, Police found Taylor inside the vehicle suffering from a single gunshot wound, which had entered his rear left armpit and exited through his throat. Taylor was taken to Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital where he was eventually pronounced dead.

Further police investigation revealed, Taylor allegedly attempted to illegally purchase the pharmaceutical drug, "Vicodin" in an alley off Prospect Street. Police believe Taylor was in the SUV when Dalton walked up to the vehicle and attempted to rob him. Taylor tried to escape and was shot by Dalton. Taylor then managed to drive two blocks to where he crashed into the utility pole.

Additionally, this alleged fugitive murderer, Melvin Vito Dalton is described as:

• Birth Date: March 12, 1978
• Height: 73 inches
• Weight: 190 pounds
• Eyes: Brown
• Hair: Black
• Sex: Male
• Race: Black

Anyone knowing the whereabouts or has information regarding this suspected murderer, Melvin Vito Dalton, is encouraged to contact Investigator S. Armstrong at the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Apprehension Team at 248-431-1631. All telephone calls will remain confidential.