REMSEN (WKTV) - New York State Police in Remsen say Royce Beck, the man who was wanted as a person of interest in connection to a fatal hit and run accident, has been taken into custody.

A search had been underway in the area of northern Oneida County. Beck was seen in a wooded area near Ava on Friday. He was taken into custody without incident.

The incident happened around 11:00 PM Wednesday on Osceola Road in West Leyden. An autopsy showed Deborah Royce, of Holland Patent, died of massive cranial trauma. Police say that Royce used to date Beck. Other than leaving the scene of a fatal accident, police still are not positive of what, if any, other charges Royce Beck would face.

Beck has been on the loose since the accident. Police also say Beck got a 27 minute headstart before they arrived to the scene. According to the New York State Criminal Justice website, Beck is a Level 2 sex offender, and was arrested in January 1997 for sexual abuse against a 16 year old girl. He is also said to go by the name of "Edward Beck."