Federal authorities say a California methamphetamine dealer charged in the murder of a Pittsburgh-area motel owner this past spring is still on the loose.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports an affidavit filed Wednesday states that federal officials have probable cause to believe that Derrick "Chino" Gallaway has fled Pennsylvania and is on the run to avoid prosecution.
The 60-year-old has been charged with homicide, robbery and other offenses in connection with the May 27 fatal shooting of Dehnad Taiedi at a Jefferson Hills motel.
Authorities say Gallaway was renting a room from Taiedi to traffic meth.
Gallaway allegedly shot the 78-year-old motel owner after he confronted him about his illegal dealings and tried to evict him.
Allegheny County officials say they plan to extradite Gallaway from wherever he's apprehended.
