An out-of-state fugitive wanted in a homicide case hid out briefly in Oro Valley before he was arrested outside a shopping center north of Tucson, authorities said.
A bobcat kitten found a snake in the backyard of a Tucson home and couldn't resist a tussle. The bobcat was born several months prior near the home. Video by Eric Schaffer.
The Oro Valley Police Department said it received word March 29 that Nicholas Darimont, 34, was on his way to the area from San Antonio, where a warrant had been issued for his arrest.
OVPD teamed up with U.S. Marshals and San Antonio police to track the suspect’s movements, and on March 31, he was spotted driving north on North Oracle Road near North La Reserve Drive.
A police officer tailed the vehicle for several miles until it pulled into the parking lot of the Oro Valley Marketplace shopping center, where Darimont was arrested without incident, OVPD said.
San Antonio police said Darimont was the third suspect arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on St. Patrick’s Day at a motel in that city.
Photos: No. 3 Arizona Wildcats beat No. 1 UConn Huskies in NCAA Tournament Final Four
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Cate Reese and Aari McDonald celebrate as the Arizona Wildcats defeated UConn to advance to the NCAA Women's National Championship game.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Aari McDonald, left, hugs another teammate as the Arizona Wildcats defeated UConn to advance to the NCAA Women's National Championship game.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Cydney Walters, center, leaps out of her seat as she and Ariel Shirley, left,, and Lauryn Thomas celebrate the final whistle of the Wildcat's over UConn in the Final Four at Union Public House at St. Philip's Plaza, Tucson, Ariz., April 2, 2021.
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NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) grabs the rebound over UConn Huskies forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021. Arizona won 69-59 and is headed to the National Championship.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
UConn Huskies guard Christyn Williams (13) has some words with a referee as her teammate UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) lays on the ground in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021. Arizona won 69-59.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) and Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) guard UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021. Arizona won 69-59.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) is shut down by Arizona defenders Cate Reese and Aari McDonald in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) tries to block the shot of UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) is defended by UConn Huskies forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) makes a drive as UConn Huskies guard Christyn Williams (13) tries to defend in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) eyes the basket over UConn Huskies guard Nika Muhl (10) and UConn Huskies guard Christyn Williams (13) in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021. Arizona won 69-59 and is headed to the National Championship game.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) embraces Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) after she hit a three-pointer in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona Wildcats guard Bendu Yeaney (23) looks to mak ethe pass to Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
An Arizona fan dances to music in the arena during a timeout in the second half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021. Arizona beat UConn 69-59.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs. UConn, NCAA Tournament
After grabbing the rebound, Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) looks to make a basket as she's surrounded by UConn defenders in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
NCAA Tournament Final Four: No. 3 seed Arizona vs. No. 1 seed UConn
Arizona fans sit amongst the cardboard cutouts as they cheer on the Wildcats against the UConn Huskies in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Final Four game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 2, 2021. Arizona won 69-59 and is headed to the National Championship.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) saves the ball from going out of bounds during the second half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Connecticut Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers (5) passes over Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) drives around Connecticut guard Evina Westbrook (22) during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Eric Gay / Associated Press
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Connecticut forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa, rear, blocks a shot by Arizona forward Cate Reese during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Adia Barnes coached against Geno Auriemma and Tara VanDerveer in the Final Four, and will line up against Hall of Famer C. Vivian Stringer in this year’s Paradise Jam.
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Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona guard Shaina Pellington (1) drives up court ahead of Connecticut guard Evina Westbrook (22) and guard Paige Bueckers (5) during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Eric Gay / Associated Press
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona guard Shaina Pellington (1) celebrates after getting fouled by Connecticut guard Christyn Williams, left, during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Eric Gay / Associated Press
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona guard Helena Pueyo (13) grabs a rebound over Connecticut forward Aubrey Griffin (44) during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Eric Gay / Associated Press
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Connecticut forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa (20) is fouled by Arizona forward Lauren Ware, rear, during the second half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Eric Gay / Associated Press
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona guard Helena Pueyo (13) shoots over Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers (5) during the second half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Eric Gay / Associated Press
Arizona vs UConn, NCAA Tournament
Arizona forward Trinity Baptiste (0) grabs a rebound between Connecticut guard Christyn Williams (13) and forward Aaliyah Edwards, right, during the second half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Contact reporter Carol Ann Alaimo at 573-4138 or calaimo@tucson.com . On Twitter: @StarHigherEd.
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