USMS Arrests 30 Fugitives in Canton Domestic Violence Operation

Canton, OH – Over the past two weeks members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) have been working to locate and arrest fugitives wanted for domestic violence and assaults in the Canton, Ohio area.  

The NOVFTF worked closely with the Stark County Sheriff’s Office and the Canton Police Department to identify fugitives wanted for domestic violence and domestic-violence related crimes.  The task force focused their efforts on these fugitives over the last two weeks which resulted in the arrest of 30 fugitives.  Members of the NOVFTF from other cities traveled to Canton to assist in this operation.    

Canton Police Chief John Gabbard said, "Domestic violence incidents are rarely isolated.  They frequently involve repeated assaults by the same offender.  Operations such as this, capturing and incarcerating the most serious offenders, helps us to remove the threat of future repeat incidents.  I am very grateful for our partnership with the Marshals."

One of the cases the NOVFTF focused on was fugitive Robin Davis.  Davis was wanted by the Canton Police Department and United States Marshals Service for domestic violence and felonious assault. It was alleged that on or about July 9, 2024, Davis stabbed her boyfriend in the neck with a pair of scissors at a residence in the 1600 block of Kolp PL NW, Canton, OH.  On September 6, 2024, task force members located Davis at residence in the 2200 block of 20th St NE in Canton, OH.

Stark County Sheriff George Maier added, "by addressing the seriousness of domestic violence offenses, we are not only aiding the direct victims but also enhancing the overall well-being of our community. It sends a clear message that we are resolute in our duty to ensure that our neighborhoods are safe for everyone."

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “A long standing partnership with the Stark County Sheriff and the Canton Police Department continues to bring justice to those effected by domestic violence.  As we move closer to domestic violence awareness month in October, those who commit these crimes should know, we will find you and you will be brought to justice.”

Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a web tip. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous.  Follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland.  

The NOVFTF Canton Division consists of the following federal, state and local agencies:  United States Marshals Service, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Stark County Sheriff’s Office, Canton Police Department, Carrollton Police Department, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, North Canton Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Perry Township Police Department, Stark County Park District, and Stark County Probation.

Source: U.S. Marshals Service, usmarshals.gov