A U.S. Marshals task force is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of 52-year-old Shuron Stowers, a Cleveland man wanted on multiple violent-crime charges. Authorities say Stowers faces counts including felonious assault, domestic violence, vandalism, disrupting public service and discharging a firearm on or near a prohibited premises. Officials describe him as about 5 feet 10 inches tall and 164 pounds.
According to Cleveland 19 (WOIO), the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force says Stowers is known to frequent the Cleveland area and has released a photo credited to the U.S. Marshals. The station reports that tipsters can call the task force at 1-866-4WANTED or submit an online tip. The U.S. Marshals Service tip page notes that callers may remain anonymous and that reward money is available for information leading to an arrest.
What He Faces
The wanted listing maintained by local partners shows Stowers is sought on felonious assault with firearm specifications, domestic violence, improper handling of a firearm, discharge of a firearm on or near prohibited premises, disruption of public service and vandalism, according to the Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County wanted listing. That entry indicates he was added to local wanted lists last November and matches the physical description released by marshals.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information is urged not to approach Stowers and instead contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833). Tips can also be submitted through the U.S. Marshals Service tip page, which reiterates that rewards are available and tipsters may remain anonymous. Local and federal partners are asking residents to call immediately if they believe they have seen him, rather than trying to intervene themselves.
Why Rewards Are Used
Offering cash rewards is a routine tool for the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force to stir up leads across county lines, particularly when suspects are believed to move between Cleveland and nearby cities. Local coverage has tracked similar reward offers in recent weeks and months as the task force works with municipal police and Crime Stoppers to locate violent fugitives in the region.
Legal Status
Stowers remains a fugitive; the allegations against him are accusations that must be proven in court. If he is arrested, he will be processed by federal marshals and local prosecutors, and the listed counts carry felony penalties under Ohio law, according to the wanted listings and reporting.
