U.S. Marshals Arrest Cleveland Homicide Suspect in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Nevada Violent Offender Task Force arrested Daryl Patton, 29, who was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

According to the Cleveland Division of Police, on January 17, 2024, officers responded to East 95th Street and Pratt Avenue for a shooting. When officers arrived, they found Martin Johnson, 27, shot to death on his front lawn. Johnson was shot in the waist and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Daryl Patton was later identified as a suspect in this fatal shooting and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

The U.S. Marshals – Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force developed information that indicated Patton had fled Ohio and was residing in Las Vegas, NV. Today, members of the Nevada Violent Offender Task Force arrested Patton at an apartment in the 3900 block of Cambridge St., Las Vegas, NV.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “This violent fugitive fled 2,000 miles across the country in an attempt to avoid arrest. This collaborative arrest is the ultimate example of the nationwide reach and teamwork amongst the United States Marshals Service.”

Anyone with information concerning any 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