Dioblis Williams, the 25-year-old fugitive wanted for the murder of a 2-year-old Ohio toddler, has been arrested in Massachusetts. Acting on a tip, the U.S. Marshals Service District of Massachusetts Fugitive Task Force located Williams in Framingham, leading to his capture this morning. Williams, who was discovered by the task force in the Bay State, is now facing charges as a homicide suspect and a Fugitive from Justice, authorities reported.
According to the U.S. Marshals officials, Williams is charged in connection with the alleged beating death of Ja’mir Jones, who was found in a bathtub in Columbus, Ohio, back in 2020. "Today’s arrest is a reminder that you can run, but you can’t hide. Mr. Williams thought that he could evade arrest and accountability by hiding in Massachusetts," Acting U.S. Marshal Kevin Neal said in a statement obtained by Boston 25 News. Neal added, "I hope that today’s arrest brings us one step closer to justice for a young child whose life ended tragically."
The arrest effort was a result of collaboration between the Columbus Police, the U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team, and their Massachusetts counterparts. U.S. Marshal Michael Black of the Southern District of Ohio praised the multi-state effort that led to the apprehension, stating, “Within eight days of this warrant being issued our investigators were able to coordinate the arrest of this suspect with our USMS partners in Massachusetts,” in comments relayed by WCVB.
Support for the operation came from the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, the police departments in Worcester, Framingham and Columbus, Ohio, and the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office. As the case continues to unfold, officials hope that the arrest will signify a turning point in the pursuit of justice for the victim. Further details surrounding the case and subsequent legal proceedings are forthcoming, as authorities work toward Williams' extradition back to Ohio.
