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

Ladson is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Cleveland Police Department.  Ladson is wanted for homicide.  It is alleged that back on August 5th of last year in the middle of the afternoon, Ladson shot and killed a man near the 7100 block of Garden Valley.

Ladson is a 24 year old black male standing approximately 5'09" and weighing 180 pounds.  He has black hair and brown eyes.  Ladson is believed to be hiding in the Garden Valley area of Cleveland.  He also has a previous address near the 20000 block of Wickfield Ave. in Warrensville Heights.

 If you have any information in reference to Jerome Ladson, 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 anonymous and reward money is available.
 

Akron, Ohio –   Tramell Wilson, age 26, was wanted by the Akron Police on multiple counts of felonious assault, aggravated burglary, disorderly conduct and three contempt warrants.

In August of 2011, the Akron Police Department referred the case to the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) for assistance with locating and apprehending Wilson.  The NOVFTF, over the course of their investigation, has spent hundreds of man hours on the case. 

Wilson’s charges stem from the shooting of two men in Akron.  According to Akron Police reports, Wilson approached two men at approximately 3:00 a.m. on June 18, 2011 in a parking lot in the 2200 block of Romig Road.  Police say Wilson shot one man between the legs and the other multiple times.  Wilson fled the area immediately after the incident.

In November of 2011, the NOVFTF added Wilson to their most wanted “Dangerous Dozen” list.  His picture was profiled in numerous media outlets resulting in numerous tips. 

Earlier today, Task Force Officers from the NOVFTF Akron Division were conducting surveillance in the 200 block of Turner St. in Akron, when they spotted Wilson entering a residence.  Task Force Officers called the Akron Police for back up and then approached the residence.  After approximately 15 minutes, Wilson came out of the house and surrendered himself to the NOVFTF without incident.  Wilson was transported to the Summit County Jail for booking.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just released their data for last year's Drunk Driving Fatalities this morning following a press conference with U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's comments about the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign information.  

Ohio was unfortunately not one of the 32 states to see a decline in alcohol-related fatalities this year -- adding 16 MORE fatalities.  

This is a 4.9% increase from 2009! 

These numbers indicate the great importance to push drivers to be responsible and stay sober if they are going to be driving in your state this holiday season.

Click here to see the full report.