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Attempted Murder

Monday, March 25, 2013

Murder Suspect Sought by Police, U.S. Marshals

John Alexander Jr. -- who has previously lived in Cleveland and Euclid -- is the Fugitive of the Week

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive John Alexander Jr. Alexander is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office for homicide, attempted homicide, kidnapping, having weapons while under disability, and aggravated robbery. Alexander is accused of shooting and robbing a man in the area of East 79th Street and Kinsman Avenue last August. He is also accused of shooting and killing a man earlier this month around East 151st Street and Glendale Avenue. Alexander is a 23-year-old black man who is about 5’10” and weighs 200 pounds. He has a black hair and brown eyes. Alexander is suspected to be hiding out somewhere in Cleveland. He …

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Man Wanted in Summer Shooting has ‘Lengthy Criminal History:’ Fugitive of the Week

Anthony “Face” Willis has a criminal history that includes transporting children for prostitution.

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for information on Anthony "Face" Willis, the task force’s fugitive of the week. Willis is wanted for attempted murder by the U.S. Marshals and the East Cleveland Police Department, according to a release from the task force. Willis allegedly shot at an individual after a neighborhood disagreement in June, hitting the person multiple times. Willis is thought to have fired a total of nine shots during that fight. He has a “lengthy criminal history,” the release notes, including time in federal prison for taking underage children across state lines to take part in prostitution.  Willis, 31, is described as 5’11” and 210 pounds. He’s bald with brown eyes and has a variety of distinctive…

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