Thursday, January 24, 2013
Bobby Thomas is the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force's fugitive of the week.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is seeking information on Bobby Thomas, a fugitive accused of the rape of a minor and kidnapping. According to a release from the task force, Thomas is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Lakewood Police Department. Allegedly, Thomas raped a minor under the age of 14 multiple times between August and October 2012. Thomas, 39, is about 5’10” and 240 pounds. He’s thought to be hiding in the Cleveland area, and he used to live near the 3300 block of West 125th Street in Cleveland. If you have any information on Thomas, you can call the task force at 1-866-4WANTED, or you can text a tip to 847411 (tip411), keyword WANTED. Tips can stay anonymous, and there is a reward available.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Antonio Armstrong is the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force's fugitive of the week.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for information on Antonio Armstrong, a wanted fugitive who was recently the subject of a police chase. Armstrong is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Willoughby Police Department for felonious assault on a police officer, according to a release from the task force. On Jan. 7, a Willoughby police officer tried to stop Armstrong, who had gone to a local hotel to meet a prostitute, according to the release. Armstrong then fled the scene, nearly hitting an officer and intentionally running into a police car. He began driving the wrong way on Interstate 90, hitting another police car, until he crashed on East 185th Street in Cleveland. He then fled the scene on foot. Armstrong was …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Christopher Johnson is the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force's fugitive of the week.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for information on Christopher Johnson. Johnson is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Cleveland police for domestic violence, according to a release from the task force. Police say he attacked his pregnant girlfriend in August in what they call a “brutal attack.” He allegedly hit her with his hands and a set of pliers, and shoved her into a wall and onto the floor. Johnson fled when the police arrived. Johnson, 21, is about 6’0” and 190 pounds. He’s thought to be hiding in the Cleveland area and used to live near the 15200 block of Maple Park Drive in Maple Heights. Individuals can call the task force with information at 1-866-4WANTED or text a tip to 847411 (tip411), keyword …
Saturday, January 5, 2013
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force has recently updated this list of wanted fugitives.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force recently released an updated list of the most wanted fugitives in the region. The charges for the men above include rape, homicide and drug trafficking. To see more information about each fugitive in the “Dangerous Dozen,” click on their picture above or visit the task force’s website. According to a press release from the task force, this list was created in May 2010. Since then, 106 fugitives have been featured. The task force has closed or apprehended the fugitives in 95 of those cases. The most recent fugitive added to the list is Byron James, who is wanted for homicide, according to the press release. He allegedly shot a man multiple times in Cleveland in August 2012. The man was declared…
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for information on Anthony Dowell II.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is on the lookout for Anthony Dowell II. Dowell is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Shaker Heights Police Department for attempted murder. According to a press release from the task force, Dowell shot—and nearly killed—a friend after a fight over a dice game back in October. The friend got on an RTA bus and got away. Dowell, 30, is about 5’11” and 170 pounds. He’s thought to be hiding in the Cleveland area, and he used to live near the 1000 block of Roanoke Road in Cleveland Heights. Individuals can call the task force with information at 1-866-4WANTED or text a tip to 847411 (tip411), keyword WANTED. Tips can stay anonymous, and there is a reward available.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for information on Toni Smith-Drake.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for information on Toni Smith-Drake, the task force’s fugitive of the week. The U.S. Marshals and the United States Secret Service are both looking for Smith-Drake for a variety of charges, according to a press release from the task force. Smith-Drake is wanted for aggravated identity theft, fraudulent use of someone’s social security number, transportation of stolen property, securities and money, and for forging endorsements on U.S. Treasury Bonds. Allegedly, Smith-Drake—along with the help of others—stole and fraudulently negotiated an elderly female’s U.S. Savings Bonds. They were able to get more than $200,000 from the bonds. Smith-Drake, 59, is about 5’9” and 250 pounds. She…
Friday, December 21, 2012
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force took Anthony “Face” Willis into custody earlier this week.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force captured a wanted fugitive—and amateur rapper—early Wednesday morning. Anthony “Face” Willis, 32, was wanted for attempted murder and for failing to appear on an earlier felonious assault charge. Willis was featured on Patch sites as the task force’s fugitive of the week for Dec. 3. Apparently, Willis was pretty confident that he wouldn’t get caught. According to a release from the task force, he published a rap song called “On the Run” on YouTube last month. The video includes lots of explicit language, a gun and suspected use of narcotics. Children are also featured in the video with Willis. “It is always more satisfying to capture a fugitive that believes they can’t be found,” U.S. …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for information on Anetaeus Spencer.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for information on Anetaeus Spencer, the task force’s fugitive of the week. Spencer is wanted for aggravated assault with a firearm by the U.S. Marshals and the Lorain Police Department, according to a press release from the task force. Spencer allegedly shot someone in the chest after an argument at Gills International Lounge in Lorain in October. Spencer, 30, is about 5’07” and 210 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. He’s thought to be hiding in Lorain and has a previous address near the 2400 block of Lorain’s Washington Ave. The task force is offering a reward for information that leads to Spencer’s capture. Individuals can call the task force with information at 1-866-…
Carl S
6:24 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
and when captured, our wonderful Justice system will slap his wrist, and will do it again and again. There is a "fix" for BAD people. Why dont we do it? more ›