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Akron, OH – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Latrell Wilson, 38. Wilson was wanted by the Akron Police Department for homicide.

Akron, OH – This morning, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Deshawn Stafford Jr., 20 yrs, Tyler Stafford, 19 yrs, and Donovon Jones, 21 yrs. The three are wanted by the Akron Police Department for the fatal beating of Ethan Liming, 17 yrs, outside the I Promise School in Akron on June 2, 2022.

Brooklyn, NY – This morning, members of the U.S. Marshals Service, New York-New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force and the New York Police Department arrested Cierra Mack, 30. Mack was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

Cleveland, OH – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Service, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Jumel Lewis, 42. Lewis was wanted by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office in Georgia for aggravated murder.

Cleveland, OH – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Service, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested D'Lawrence Scott, 19, and Lawrence Scott Jr., 56. D’Lawrence Scott was wanted for aggravated murder by the Akron Police Department and Lawrence Scott Jr. was want for obstruction of justice in reference to the same homicide.

Toledo, OH – The U.S. Marshals are alerting the public of a current imposter scam involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshal Peter Elliott. Scammers have been calling victims to explain they missed court dates, have outstanding warrants, or failed to appear after being served with subpoenas.

Akron, OH – Earlier today members of the U.S. Marshals Service in Miami, Florida recovered two missing juveniles from Akron, Ohio.

On May 3, 2022, the Summit County Juvenile Court ordered two children, ages 8 and 12, removed from the custody of their mother due to serious mental health issues and concern for the children’s safety.

Youngstown, OH – This afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Austintown Police Department, arrested James Verdream, 56. 

Cleveland, OH – United States Marshal Peter Elliott is pleased to announce that members of the U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio and their law enforcement and community partners are recipients of the 69th Annual Attorney General's Award.

Cleveland, OH – Yesterday afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Torrez Smith, 23, and Mark James, 31, who were both wanted by Cleveland Division of Police for homicide.

Cleveland, OH – Members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested David Lamont Young III, 22, and Michael Preston Beidleman, 39. Both males were wanted for homicide in two different jurisdictions.

Akron, OH – This afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested wanted fugitive, Luis Joan Diaz-Rojas. Diaz-Rojas, 41, was wanted by the Puerto Rico Police Department for homicide.

Cleveland, OH – Early this morning, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Oakwood Village Police Department arrested Detemtrius Simmons, 22. Simmons was wanted by the Oakwood Village Police Department for rape.

Cleveland, OH– Law enforcement officers are pleased to announce the recovery of two missing juveniles. Earlier today, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) located and recovered Hailey Sboukis, 15, and Malik Robertson, 15.

Cleveland, OH – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) is offering reward money for information that directly leads to the arrest of Cornell Gray, 22. Gray is wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for a September 17, 2021 murder of a 28 year old man. Gray has a noticeable tattoo across the front of this throat.

Youngstown, OH – Earlier this morning, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested David Springer. Springer was wanted out of Cambria County, Pennsylvania on multiple charges to include aggravated assault, kidnapping, strangulation, and threats with intent to terrorize another.

Cleveland, OH – Early this morning, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Daniel Joseph Glenn, 31. Glenn was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for 2 counts of murder.

Cleveland, OH – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering an increase in reward money for information that directly leads to the arrest of Cierra Mack. Mack is wanted for the September 11, 2021, murder of 28-year-old Chiffion Jefferson. Ms. Jefferson was shot and killed in front of her three young children.

Dayton, OH – U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott and Wayne County Sheriff Travis Hutchinson announce the arrest of wanted fugitive Benjamin Dagley, 54. Dagley was wanted by the Gulfport Police Department for assault and the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department for a probation violation.

Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals are alerting the public of several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshals, court officers, and county Sheriff's Deputies.