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Cleveland, OH – Late this afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department (CMHA PD) arrested Lorenzo Watson, 56.

Watson was wanted by numerous agencies in the Cleveland area:

Toledo, OH – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Toledo Police Department (TPD) arrested Shawntea Grimes Hamilton (29) after she was charged with the murder of Christopher Wilson in Everett, Washington back in June of this year. Hamilton was arrested in the 5500 block of Cresthaven Lane in Toledo, OH. 

Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, in conjunction with the Cleveland Police Department (CPD), arrested Andre Pettaway (21) after he was charged with homicide by the Cleveland Police. The arrest took place in the 1800 block of Reyburn Rd. Cleveland, OH earlier today. 

Cleveland, OH – Early this morning, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) Akron Division traveled to Parkersburg, West Virginia and arrested Christopher Johnson, 30. 

Akron, OH – This afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Missing Child Unit (MCU) in Akron recovered two missing children.  

Akron, OH – Jason Conrad, the inmate that escaped custody yesterday afternoon has been arrested.  

Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals Service conducted Operation We Will Find You (OWWFY), a national missing child operation worked in conjunction with federal, state, and local agencies to recover endangered missing children. The Northern District of Ohio (N/OH) was one of sixteen selected regions to take part in this operation due to past success carrying out such operations.

Toledo, OH – The United States Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF), along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol are offering reward for information that directly leads to the arrest of two escaped inmates from Allen Correctional Institution.  

**UPDATE: James Lee was Apprehended on May 24, 2023 in Kentucky**

**UPDATE: Bradley Gillespie was Found Deceased on May 28, 2023 in Ohio**

Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals Service Missing Child Unit in Cleveland, OH has been working in conjunction with the Bellevue Police Department (BPD) and the Huron County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) to locate and recover Dominic Oakes (13). Oakes was reported missing to the Bellevue Police Department on April 4, 2023, after he never returned home from school.

Youngstown, OH –  This afternoon, members of the Youngstown Division of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Daundre Turner, 25. Turner was wanted by the Youngstown Police Department for aggravated murder and aggravated robbery.

Canton, OH – The U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) in Canton, OH arrested Cherie Goss (42) earlier today on charges of attempted first degree murder. Goss was wanted by the Broward County Sheriff's Office in Fort Lauderdale, FL after charges were filed against her in early April. The U.S.

Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals Service Missing Child Unit (MCU) and Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) are investigating the whereabouts of Jonathan Jones (33) and Kaitlyn Coones (17).

Milwaukee, WI - This morning, members of the U.S. Marshals Service, Eastern Wisconsin Fugitive Task Force located and arrested Bertram Hicks, 30. Hicks was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

Cleveland, OH - Earlier this morning, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Malik Blackwell, 22. Blackwell was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for two separate homicides.

Findlay, OH –  Yesterday afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Findlay Police Department arrested Ruben Parraz, 56.  Parraz was wanted by the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office for two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide.

Bloomington, IL – Earlier this afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF), along with Deputies from the Central District of Illinois, arrested Martino Giles, 35.  Giles has been wanted since 2015 by the Cleveland Division of Police for homicide. 

Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Service Missing Child Unit in Cleveland, OH has been assisting Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services (CCJFS) in the location and recovery of Trinee Washington (14). Washington was in the custody and care of CCJFS and was reported missing on July 9, 2022. Her whereabouts and safety were unknown until earlier this morning. 

Cleveland, OH – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County are offering a reward for information that directly leads to the arrest of Jayrion Church, 17. Church is wanted for the March 14th shooting of a Cleveland Police Detective who was shot in the arm and leg.

Canton, OH – The U.S. Marshals in Columbus, OH in conjunction with the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Skylar Losey (23) of Massillon, OH. Losey was wanted by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office and Stark County Adult Probation for violating conditions of his probation.