A man wanted in connection with a double homicide that left two people dead in the Woodlake neighborhood of Vass was arrested Saturday in Coshocton County, Ohio, after what authorities described as an hours-long search. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Caleb Hayden Fosnaugh, was taken into custody without incident, according to law enforcement.
The Moore County Sheriff’s Office said in an online statement that Fosnaugh was apprehended after what it called "all-day coordination" between Moore County investigators and authorities in Ohio, as reported by ABC11. Sheriff Ronnie Fields thanked partner agencies and described the killings as "a tragic and senseless loss of life." Detectives said the case is still very much active as they work to sort out what led up to the violence.
Scene and victims
Deputies responded around 7:45 a.m. to a report of a shooting at a home on Daphne Lane in the Woodlake community, where they found a 28-year-old and a 21-year-old dead inside, according to MyFox28 Columbus. Officials have not released the victims' names, saying they are waiting until family members can be notified. Authorities characterized the incident as isolated and said the people involved were believed to have known one another.
Manhunt and capture
Investigators said Fosnaugh left the area before deputies arrived at the Woodlake residence and was later tracked to Coshocton County, where he was arrested with assistance from the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio State Highway Patrol, according to ABC11. Before his capture, law enforcement issued a BOLO and urged residents not to approach him. Sheriff Fields credited the coordinated, multi-agency effort with bringing the manhunt to a close.
Charges and next steps
Warrants have been issued for breaking and entering and two counts of murder in connection with the Woodlake case, and Fosnaugh remains in custody while detectives continue to gather evidence, according to MyFox28 Columbus. Prosecutors are expected to review investigators' findings before formal charges are filed. Moore County officials said more information will be released as families are notified and the investigation moves forward.
