For Immediate Release

Assistant Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal

Andrew Deserto

(216) 551-6234

Elyria, Ohio –  The U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force apprehended fugitive Marvell Jones (age 20) this morning at approximately 7:30 a.m. in Elyria, Ohio, after a short foot pursuit.  An alert Task Force Officer observed Jones walking toward South Park Apartments on Middle Avenue in Elyria.  When approached by the Task Force, Jones attempted to flee on foot and threw a loaded firearm to the ground.  Task Force Officers swiftly overwhelmed Jones and he was apprehended without further incident behind a residence near Maple Street and Middle Avenue in Elyria. 

On March 31, 2009, a gun fight occurred in front of a house on Middle Avenue in Elyria where two groups of young men and woman became involved in a verbal altercation which escalated.  The investigation of the shooting led to an arrest warrant for Marvell Jones for Felonious Assault.  This incident received a large amount of media attention within Lorain County. 

 “Our Task Force Officers and Deputy Marshals will continue to work day and night to hunt down these violent fugitives  to make Lorain County a safer place to live.” said U.S. Marshal Peter Elliott.   “This is a great example of how well our partnership works in Lorain County!” 

If you have any information in reference to any wanted fugitive, please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED.  Tipsters can remain anonymous and reward money is available.

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force  Lorain County Division is composed of the following federal, state and local agencies:  U.S. Marshals Service, Amherst Police Department, Avon Police Department, Avon Lake Police Department, Elyria Police Department, Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, Lorain Police Department, North Ridgeville Police Department, Oberlin Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Sheffield Village Police Department and Vermilion Police Department.