U.S. Marshals Arrest Columbus Murder Suspect

Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals arrested fugitive Dwayne Johnson this morning in Columbus. Dwayne Johnson was wanted by the Columbus Division of Police for Murder. Johnson was charged with Murder in Franklin County Municipal Court after an investigation by the Columbus Division of Police Homicide Unit. Johnson allegedly shot and killed Michael Simmons in the 2600 Block of Noe Bixby Road on August 3, 2024. After adopting the fugitive investigation, the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) located and safely arrested Johnson this morning at the intersection of Lockbourne Road and East Stewart Ave.

“The United States Marshals Service partners with the Columbus Division of Police daily to identify, locate, and arrest those accused of the most violent of crimes. This ongoing sharing of personnel and resources allows us to bring suspects quickly and safely to justice.” - Michael D. Black, United States Marshal.

Columbus SOFAST is a fugitive-focused, U.S. Marshals Service-led task force consisting of local, state and federal authorities including the Columbus Division of Police, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Bexley Police Department, Capital University Police Department, Delaware County Probation Office, Groveport Police Department, Hocking County Sheriff’s Office, Lancaster Police Department, Ohio Attorney General Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, Office of Inspector General Social Security Administration, United States Attorney’s Office, Utica Police Department, Whitehall Police Department, and Zanesville Police Department.

Anyone with information on any fugitive may submit an anonymous web tip.