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Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force

Monday, May 20, 2013

Authorities Looking for Fugitive Wanted for Murder During Dice Game

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Demetrice Cannon.

  Demetrice Cannon, 28, is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Cleveland Police for aggravated murder.  It is alleged that Cannon shot and killed a man after an argument during a dice game, according to a press release. The incident took place earlier this month on May 2.     Cannon is a black male standing approximately 5’05” and weighing 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Cannon is suspected to be hiding out somewhere in the Cleveland area. He also had a previous address near the 1200 block of E. 80th St. in Cleveland. If you have any information in reference to Demetrice Cannon, please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or Text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411). Tipsters can remain …

Lisa Gaines

7:41 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Armed and Dangerous: Fugitive Wanted for Drug Trafficking

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Dontez White.

Dontez White is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Lakewood Police for drug trafficking and firearms offenses, according to Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force.       White, 38, has a significant criminal history, officials said, and should be considered armed and dangerous. White stands about 5’06” and weighs 400 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Police believe he hiding out somewhere in the Cleveland area. He also has previously lived near the 600 block of Willow Dr. in Euclid.  If you have any information about Dontez White, call the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411). Tipsters can remain anonymous and reward money is available.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Federal Fugitive Accused Of Violating Parole

Tiyosuljo Egler has already been convicted of illegally having a firearm despite being a felon

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Tiyosuljo Egler. Egler is wanted by the U.S. Marshals for violating the conditions of his supervised release. Egler was originally charged by the ATF for being a felon in possession of a firearm back in August of 2008 and was sentenced to two years and three months of prison with 3 years of supervised release to follow. Before that, he has been convicted of felony drug charges, attempted escape and robbery, according to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas web site. Egler is 41 years old and he is 5’07” in height and weighs 195 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Egler is thought to be hiding out …

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Fugitive of the Week Wanted on Robbery & Firearms Charges

Dixon, while on probation, and his four codefendants are accused of kidnapping, robbing and assaulting people at gunpoint

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Cantreall Dixon, who is accused of robbing people at gunpoint. Dixon, 21, and his four codefendants are accused of kidnapping, robbing and assaulting people at gunpoint on or around September 20 in Cleveland. Because Dixon was on probation with Cuyahoga County during the time of the robbery, he was also charged by the Cuyahoga County Sherriff’s Office for violating his probation. His previous charge was for carrying a concealed weapon. Dixon has repeatedly been among the Fugitives of the Week. He is wanted by the U.S. Marshals, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office and the Cleveland Division of Police.  Dixon is …

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Authorities Are Looking For Fugitive Who Faces Federal Weapons Charge

Both the U.S. Marshals and ATF are looking for Daniel Austin

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information that will lead to the capture of Daniel Austin, a fugitive who faces federal firearms charges. Austin, 31, is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Austin is accused of having a handgun on him when previously stopped by police. However, as a convicted felon, he is not allowed to own a firearm. According to the Task Force, he ATF picked up the case due to Austin’s extensive history of violent crime. Austin is about 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He is suspected to be hiding out somewhere in Cleveland. He …

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Authorities Looking For Young Fugitive Wanted In Shooting

Byron James is the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force's fugitive of the week

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information that would lead to the capture of fugitive Byron James. James is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office for homicide. It is alleged that on Aug. 18th, 2012, James pulled up to the intersection of E.136th and Kelso Avenue in Cleveland and he got out of the car and shot Darius Lewis several times and fled the scene. James is a 26-year-old black male standing approximately 5-foot 7-inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. James is suspected to be hiding out somewhere in Cleveland. He also had a previous address near the 1200 block of E. 173rd St. in Cleveland. If you have any information in …

Monday, April 1, 2013

Fugitive Wanted for Obstruction of Justice after High Speed Chase

Emmitt Smith is wanted by U.S. Marshals as the Fugitive of the Week.

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Emmitt Smitha.k.a. “E”. Smith is wanted by the U.S. Marshals for violating conditions of his federal supervised release. Smith is also wanted by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office for obstruction of justice. Smith is accused of performing adrug transaction on Nov. 14, 2012. When Cleveland police attempted to stop Smith, he led them on a high speed chase, driving through several lawns and endangering public safety. Smith, 30, is a black male standing approximately 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 245 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Smith is suspected to be hiding out somewhere on the westside Cleveland. He …

Monday, March 25, 2013

Murder Suspect Is Sought By Police, U.S. Marshals

John Alexander Jr. -- who has previously lived in Cleveland and Euclid -- is the Fugitive of the Week

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive John Alexander Jr. Alexander is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office for homicide, attempted homicide, kidnapping, having weapons while under disability, and aggravated robbery. Alexander is accused of shooting and robbing a man in the area of East 79th Street and Kinsman Avenue last August. He is also accused of shooting and killing a man earlier this month around East 151st Street and Glendale Avenue. Alexander is a 23-year-old black man who is about 5’10” and weighs 200 pounds. He has a black hair and brown eyes. Alexander is suspected to be hiding out somewhere in Cleveland. He …

Monday, March 18, 2013

Parole Violator Known to Collinwood Area Wanted by U.S. Marshals and State Officials

Ronald Thomas has been convicted of firearm and assault charges.

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Ronald Thomas. Thomas is wanted by the U.S. Marshals for violating conditions of his federal supervised release. His original charge was being a felon in possession of a firearm. Thomas is also wanted by the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for violating conditions of his parole, which is handled by the state and is different from federal supervised release. In this instance, his original state charges were aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. Thomas is a 34-year-old black black standing about six feet tall and weighing 200 pounds. He has a black hair and brown eyes. Thomas is known to be the area around East…

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Fugitive of the Week Is Accused Of Having A Firearm While Being A Felon

Deandre Fluellen is also accused of violating his probation; his original charges were drug trafficking and carrying a concealed weapon

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Deandre Fluellen, who is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the ATF. Fluellen, 34, is accused of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He's also accused of violating his parole. Fluellen's original charges were drug trafficking and carrying a concealed weapon. Fluellen is a black man who is about 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. He has black hair and hazel eyes. Fluellen is known to frequent the Collingwood area and he used to live near the 800 block of Alhambra Road in Cleveland. If you have any information in reference to Fluellen, please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866…

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