CANTON, Ohio — Over the past two weeks, a total of 30 fugitives were arrested in the Canton, Ohio, area as part of a U.S. Marshals Service task force’s efforts to apprehend people wanted for domestic violence and assault.

What You Need To Know

  • Thirty fugitives were arrested in the Canton area over the last two weeks as part of a U.S. Marshals task force’s efforts to apprehend people wanted for domestic violence and assault

  • A press release from the U.S. Marshals Service says the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) worked with local law enforcement 

  • Stark County Sheriff George Maier said this not only helps the victims but also increases the community’s well-being
  • The U.S. Marshals asks those with information on a wanted fugitive contact the task force at 1-866-492-6833 or submit a tip online

U.S. Marshals said in a news release the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) worked with local law enforcement over the two week period

"Domestic violence incidents are rarely isolated,” said Canton Police Chief John Gabbard in the release. “They frequently involve repeated assaults by the same offender.  Operations such as this, capturing and incarcerating the most serious offenders, helps us to remove the threat of future repeat incidents.  I am very grateful for our partnership with the Marshals."

Stark County Sheriff George Maier said this not only helps the victims but also increases the community’s well-being.

“It sends a clear message that we are resolute in our duty to ensure that our neighborhoods are safe for everyone,” Maier said in the release.

The U.S. Marshals asks those with information on a wanted fugitive contact the task force at 1-866-492-6833 or submit a tip online. Tips can stay anonymous and there is reward money available.

“A long standing partnership with the Stark County Sheriff and the Canton Police Department continues to bring justice to those effected by domestic violence,” U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott said in the release. “As we move closer to domestic violence awareness month in October, those who commit these crimes should know, we will find you and you will be brought to justice.”

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