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Cleveland, OH – This week, the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Jaylin Tyler, 20, Anthony Ortiz, 28, and Quinterious Parker, 23.

Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Office of International Operations (OIO) arrested Robert John Flynn (77) in Garfield Heights, OH.

Atlanta, GA – Late last night, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Atlanta, GA, along with the Atlanta Police Department, arrested wanted fugitive Tyrone Lamarr Hoskins, 34.  Hoskins was wanted by three different agencies in northern Ohio.  He was wanted by the U.S.

Cleveland, OH – U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott announced today that the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) has surpassed 60,000 arrests. 

*UPDATE: Douglas Smith was Apprehended on April 9, 2025*

Massillon, OH – This morning, members of the US Marshals led, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Unique Thorn, 26, in Massillon, OH. Thorn was wanted through the Baltimore City Police Department for murder.

Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Valerie Wyatt (41) earlier this morning. Wyatt was wanted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for a probation violation stemming from earlier burglary, kidnapping and abduction charges.

Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested David Wayne Garner (40) for aggravated murder. Garner was wanted by the East Cleveland Police Department after a shooting that took place on January 20, 2025, in the 1700 block of Shaw Ave. in East Cleveland. 

Toledo, OH – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) is seeking the public's assistance in the locating and arresting Kenneth Kirk (44). Kirk is wanted by the United States Marshals Service (USMS) in Toledo for being in violation of his supervised release after being convicted in United States District Court for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Euclid, OH – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Michael Sanchez Roman, 30. Roman was wanted by the Bedford Heights Police Department for aggravated murder.

Akron, OH – Early this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) along with members of the Cops United Felony Fugitive Enforcement Division (CUFFED) from West Virginia, arrested Dayshon Lewis, 24.

Houston, TX – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals led Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force (GCVOFTF) arrested John Booth, 47.  Booth was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.  

Garfield Heights, OH – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Oturi Germany, 46 and Oturiana Germany, 28.  Oturi Germany was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder. Oturiana Germany was wanted by the Barberton Police Department for felonious assault.

Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Shashawn Atkinson, 23, Atkinson was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

Cleveland, OH – Late last night, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Money Baccus, 18, in Akron, Ohio.  Baccus was wanted by the Canton Police Department for aggravated murder.  This morning, members of the NOVFTF arrested Deshon Baker, 24, in Euclid, Ohio.

Cleveland, OH – Late this afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Hector Linares, 46.  

Cleveland, OH – Early this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Anthony Conner, 44.  Conner was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for homicide and also wanted by authorities in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri for a shooting as well.

Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Keyon Stephens, 18. Stephens was wanted by the Richmond Heights Police Department for aggravated murder.

Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Amin Walker, 23. Walker was wanted by the Cleveland Heights Police Department for aggravated murder and aggravated robbery.

Indiana, PA – Last night, members of the U.S. Marshals led Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force arrested Devon Jones, 25. Jones was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.