Homicide Suspect Arrested by U.S. Marshals With Assistance From Bedford Heights Police K9

Bedford Heights, OH – Today, the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Tyrell Chandler, 28. Chandler was wanted by the Bedford Police Department for aggravated murder.

On March 7, 2025, officers with the Bedford Police Department located Clarence Houston inside a vehicle on Northfield Road near Rockside Road. Houston had suffered a gunshot wound and was transported via EMS to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

Tyrell Chandler was later identified as being involved in this deadly incident and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Today, members of the NOVFTF and the Bedford Heights Police Department arrested Chandler at an apartment in the 5900 block of Bear Creek Drive, Bedford Heights, Ohio. A Bedford Heights Police Department K9 was utilized during the search of the apartment and ultimately located and apprehended Chandler.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Today’s arrest is another example of the outstanding partnerships in northern Ohio between our fugitive task force and local police departments. At a moment’s notice, the Bedford Heights Police Department deployed officers, including a K9, to assist our task force during the arrest of this violent fugitive.”

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