U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Two Males Wanted for Homicide
Cleveland, OH – Late last night, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Money Baccus, 18, in Akron, Ohio. Baccus was wanted by the Canton Police Department for aggravated murder. This morning, members of the NOVFTF arrested Deshon Baker, 24, in Euclid, Ohio. Baker was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.
On February 12, 2025, members of the Canton Police Department responded to an address in the 1900 block of 2nd Street SW, Canton, Ohio for a 30-year-old male that suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the chest. It is alleged that Baccus shot and killed the male and fled the scene. Later in the day, members of the U.S. Marshals, NOVFTF arrested Baccus at the intersection of Crosby Street and S. Balch Street in Akron.
On December 28, 2024, officers with the Cleveland Division of Police - 3rd District, responded to a shooting near the intersection of E. 9th Street and Bolivar Road. It was discovered that two males had engaged in a physical altercation that ended in a shooting near the 700 block of Bolivar Road. Simajah Harris, 24, suffered a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced at MetroHealth hospital. Deshon Baker, 24, was later identified as the suspect in this incident and a warrant for aggravated murder was issued for his arrest. This morning, members of the NOVFTF arrested Baker at an address in the 27000 block of Sidney Drive, Euclid, Ohio.
U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Within 24 hours our fugitive task force had two outstanding arrests in Akron and Euclid. Our task force is constantly pursuing and arresting wanted fugitives, in hopes to make the communities we serve safer.”
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.
Source: U.S. Marshals Service, usmarshals.gov
