In Cleveland, 17-year-old Royal King was arrested for aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, and carrying a concealed weapon. King is accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old Jahari Stegall outside a convenience store in September. Marshals located King at a residence where a loaded rifle was recovered, and arrested him without incident.
In Akron, 24-year-old Deshawn Stafford was taken into custody for murder, felonious assault, weapon offenses, and discharging a firearm on a public roadway. Stafford is a suspect in a deadly Highland Square shooting that claimed the life of 25-year-old Timothy Hutchinson in early October. Marshals found Stafford inside a home after warrants were issued, arresting him following initial refusal to open the door.
Dayton authorities, with Marshals’ assistance, arrested 50-year-old John Lamar Armstrong who faced charges including aggravated murder and rape, relating to multiple violent crimes.
Other notable arrests led by the U.S. Marshals include 41-year-old Demario McCall in Akron on murder and weapons charges, 28-year-old Tyrell Chandler in Bedford Heights for aggravated murder, and 52-year-old Juan Carlos Munoz in Painesville for kidnapping and gross sexual imposition. Several fugitives wanted on charges ranging from sexual offenses, probation violations, to homicide have also been apprehended in various cities throughout Ohio and nearby states.
U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott emphasized, “These arrests demonstrate the unwavering commitment of the U.S. Marshals and our law enforcement partners to bring dangerous fugitives to justice and enhance safety in our communities.”
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force includes federal, state, and local agencies working collaboratively across Ohio. Community members with information on fugitives are encouraged to contact the task force hotline at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833).