FOREST CITY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Forest City Police Department said that two men were arrested on Monday following a home invasion investigation that began on Oct. 24.

Police said that on Oct. 24, warrants were issued for first-degree murder against Jaquavious Antwan Craig, 26, and Quitez Lamare Watkins, 35, after Tyler D. Weaver, 25, was found dead on the floor of a home on Harris Lee Drive.

Detectives requested assistance from the United States Marshals Office in locating the suspects, who fled the Forest City police jurisdiction.

On Monday, the Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Quitez Watkins and transported him to Rutherford County. Jaquavious Craig also surrendered himself. Both suspects are being held at the Rutherford County Detention Center with no bond pen

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