U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Baltimore Murder Suspect in Massillon

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.

It is alleged that on March 18, 2025, Thorn shot and killed a female victim near the 700 block of East Preston Street in Baltimore, Maryland. Thorn is alleged to have fled Baltimore following the incident and investigators determined she was residing in Massillon, Ohio. Late this morning, members of the NOVFTF located and arrested Thorn at a residence in the 1700 block of Alpha Street NW, Massillon. Thorn was booked into the Stark County Jail where she will await her extradition back to Baltimore.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Outstanding collaborative police work from Baltimore, Maryland to Massillon, Ohio resulted in the arrest of this fleeing and violent fugitive. Strong law enforcement partnerships between local police departments and the US Marshals Service contributes to safer communities for the citizens of the United States.”

Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a web tip. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous.  Follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland.  

The NOVFTF Canton Division consists of the following federal, state and local agencies:  United States Marshals Service, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Stark County Sheriff’s Office, Canton Police Department, Carrollton Police Department, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, North Canton Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Perry Township Police Department, Stark County Park District, and Stark County Probation.