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Cleveland Homicide Suspect Arrested by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force

For immediate release

Anne Murphy, Public Affairs Officer

Northern District of Ohio
Cleveland, OH
(216) 276-7505

Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, in conjunction with the Cleveland Police Department (CPD), arrested Andre Pettaway (21) after he was charged with homicide by the Cleveland Police. The arrest took place in the 1800 block of Reyburn Rd. Cleveland, OH earlier today. 

The charges stem from a prior incident which took the life of Derrion Miller (20). During the alleged incident, which took place in the 6900 block of Kinsman Ave., a house was shot into forty-one times with a bullet striking Miller. Miller later died at the hospital. 

The investigation into the incident identified Pettaway as a suspect. The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Cleveland Police Department began investigating his whereabouts until his arrest earlier today. Pettaway was booked into the Cuyahoga County Jail.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “The importance of finding and arresting fugitives such as this is primary to keeping our community safe. Combating violent crime and arresting violent fugitives will continue to be our top priority.”

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 Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force – Cleveland Division is composed of the following federal, state and local agencies:  U.S. Marshals Service, Cleveland Police Department, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department, Euclid Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Independence Police Department, Parma Police Department, Aurora Police Department, Solon Police Department, Cleveland RTA Police Department, Westlake Police Department, Bedford Police Department, Middleburg Heights Police Department, Newburgh Heights Police Department and the Metrohealth Police Department. 

Additional information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found at https://www.usmarshals.gov.

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