U.S. Marshals Capture Cleveland Homicide Suspect in Las Vegas After Nationwide Manhunt

Daryl Patton, 29, was charged with aggravated murder and his escape from justice ended in Las Vegas thanks to the efforts of the Nevada Violent Offender Task Force, which is led by the U.S. Marshals. After a chase from Cleveland to Nevada, Patton was captured today at an apartment on Cambridge Street, according to the US Marshals Service.

When Cleveland police were summoned to a fatal shooting between East 95th Street and Pratt Avenue on January 17, the horror officially started. There, they found 27-year-old Martin Johnson shot dead in his front yard with a wound to his waist. This crime would quickly make Patton a top suspect and start a manhunt across the country. He was being pursued by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, which was generating leads that led 2,000 miles west until the trail ended in the center of Las Vegas.

The significance of this arrest was communicated by U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott, who said via the U.S. Marshals Service, “This violent fugitive fled 2,000 miles across the country in an attempt to avoid arrest.” The United States Marshals Service’s countrywide reach and coordination are best exemplified by this cooperative arrest. Law enforcement agencies demonstrated their extensive reach and careful coordination in spite of the great geographic distance between the crime scene and the location of the arrest.

Information about wanted persons is still sent nationwide by the U.S. Marshals Service. They keep a constant, watchful eye out for anybody who try to break the law, with task forces spread across the United States. Any information pertaining to ongoing investigations can be provided by the public by calling the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833). Additionally, there may be reward money for worthwhile tips, and the opportunity to stay anonymous is guaranteed.

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