Source: US Marshals Service
Akron, OH – Early this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) along with members of the Cops United Felony Fugitive Enforcement Division (CUFFED) from West Virginia, arrested Dayshon Lewis, 24.
Lewis was wanted by authorities in Wood County West Virginia for bond violations. The original charges on the bond violation were for delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, and conspiracy. The bond violation and warrant for Lewis’ arrest were issued back in June 2023. Additionally, Lewis was wanted by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office for firearms violations. A warrant for that offense was issued in June of 2022.
Today, members of the task force narrowed down where Lewis was staying to a home in the 900 block of Jason Ave. in Akron. Lewis was arrested after he was found hiding in a closet in the home. In addition to his arrest, 2 handguns, $24,000 in U.S. currency, suspected methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and marijuana were also recovered. A female located inside the home was also charged with obstruction.
U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “This fugitive has been on the run for a long time, but the U.S. Marshals Service will always catch up to those on the run. We are thankful to have two more guns and drugs off the streets of our communities.”
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 Akron Division consists of the following federal, state and local agencies:
The United States Marshals Service, Akron Police Department, Barberton Police Department, Bath Township Police Department, Copley Township Police Department, Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, Fairlawn Police Department, Hudson Police Department, Kent Police Department, New Franklin Police Department, Norton Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Portage County Sheriff’s Office, Reminderville Police Department, Tallmadge Police Department, United States Secret Service, University of Akron Police Department, Wayne County Court of Common Pleas.