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A former Penn State Abington student wanted in connection with a 2024 rape investigation has turned himself in to law enforcement, according to the U.S. Marshals Service, according to a report.
Nineteen-year-old Abdul-Jabril Cooper, who had been actively sought by authorities, voluntarily surrendered to Penn State University police around 3 p.m. on Tuesday. His arrest comes just one day after the U.S. Marshals publicly named him as a fugitive and appealed to the public for help locating him.
Cooper is facing serious charges stemming from an incident in September 2024, in which he is accused of raping a fellow student inside his on-campus apartment at Penn State Abington. Officials say the alleged assault took place while both individuals were enrolled at the university. Cooper has since unenrolled from the school.
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office issued a warrant for Cooper’s arrest on July 16, 2025. Despite being made aware of the charges and offered an opportunity to surrender earlier, Cooper did not initially comply. As a result, law enforcement agencies began coordinating efforts to bring him into custody.
On Monday, the U.S. Marshals Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force released Cooper’s name, physical description, and last known address, located on the 1200 block of Southern Avenue SE in Washington, D.C., as part of a regional manhunt.
Cooper is currently in custody and awaiting arraignment. Details regarding his bail status or upcoming court appearances have not yet been released.
The investigation involved collaboration among multiple agencies, including Penn State University police, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, and the U.S. Marshals Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force, which specializes in locating and apprehending individuals charged with serious offenses.
