Early this morning, a suspect wanted for murder in Baltimore was apprehended in Massillon, Ohio, as announced by the U.S. Marshals Service. The suspect, 26-year-old Unique Thorn, was on the run from allegations of a March 18 shooting that took the life of a woman on the streets of Baltimore, specifically near the 700 block of East Preston Street.
The chase that began in the trauma of Baltimore's streets ended quietly in Massillon, where Thorn was found hiding. U.S. Marshals led the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, a team that comprises local and federal agencies, in tracking her down and making the arrest at a residence in the 1700 block of Alpha Street NW, she was taken into custody without incident, subsequently being booked into the Stark County Jail where awaits extradition back to face justice in Baltimore.
The arrest was made possible through the cooperation of state and local departments spanning two states. According to a statement by U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott obtained by the U.S. Marshals Service, "Outstanding collaborative police work from Baltimore, Maryland to Massillon, Ohio resulted in the arrest of this fleeing and violent fugitive."
The effective partnership formed by the Task Force underscores the commitment to public safety and highlights the synergy between the involved agencies, which includes the United States Marshals Service, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Stark County Sheriff’s Office, and many others contributing their resources and expertise, showing once again that no stone is left unturned when it comes to pursuing those who attempt to evade the law.
The public plays a crucial role in these efforts, and anyone with information about wanted fugitives is encouraged by the Marshals to come forward. Tips can be submitted by contacting the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or through a web tip service where reward money is available, and tipsters can remain anonymous; the U.S. Marshals also maintain a presence on social media via Twitter @USMSCleveland, to provide updates and engage with the community.
