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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Caught! 'Fugitive of the Week' Nabbed in Cleveland

Tip to U.S. Marshal's office led to Roy Young's arrest.

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force’s “Fugitive of the Week" was arrested in Cleveland today, U. S. Marshal Peter J. Elliot confirmed. Roy Young Jr. was caught just after 1 p.m. on Dec. 11, one day after being named Fugitive of the Week. Young was initially believed to be hiding in Lorain County. “We grabbed him this afternoon,” Elliot, of the Northern District of Ohio Marshal's office, said. “We caught him in the 3400 block near W. 120 in Cleveland.” Elliot said it was a hotline tip that led to Young’s arrest. “We arrested him there,” Elliot said. “He was not armed.” Elliot said Young was alone when arrested. He expected Young would first be held in Cleveland and then transferred to Lorain County, where he was wanted by the …

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Man Wanted for Sexual Assault of Children: Fugitive of the Week

Roy Young Jr. is wanted for rape, sexual assault, and gross sexual imposition.

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for information on Roy Young Jr., the task force’s fugitive of the week. Young is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office for rape, sexual assault, and gross sexual imposition. He's been accused of continually raping and sexually assaulting a young child for the last ten years. Young, 42, is about 5’11” and 215 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He is believed to be hiding somewhere in Lorain County. He also has a previous address near the 4700 block of Butler Rd. in Wakeman. The task force is offering a reward for information that leads to Young's capture. Individuals can call the task force with information at 1-866-4WANTED or text a tip to 847411 (…

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