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U.S. Marshals' Northern Ohio Sweep Nets 130 Arrests, Recovers 10 Missing Children

Officials are directing the public to the NOVFTF tip line for leads.

Overview

  • The 30-day Operation Trident focused on violent offenders and resulted in arrests that included five homicide suspects, 46 wanted for felonious assault, 20 in firearms cases and 10 accused of sex offenses.
  • John Armstrong, wanted for the rape of a juvenile and a separate homicide case, fired at officers during his capture in Dayton before being taken into custody without injuries to law enforcement.
  • Investigators arrested Shon Turner, accused of pushing a 6-year-old from a third-story window, with officials saying the child survived but suffered severe injuries.
  • Authorities seized 11 firearms, including two reported stolen, along with more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition during the monthlong effort.
  • Tipsters can report information anonymously to the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED and may be eligible for reward money.