Federal marshals are putting up reward money for tips that lead to the capture of a Northeast Ohio man accused of violating parole. Authorities have identified the fugitive as 53-year-old Terence Barnwell and describe him as about 5 feet 6 inches tall and 156 pounds.
According to Cleveland 19, the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, which is led by the U.S. Marshals Service, announced the reward and said Barnwell is known to frequent the Youngstown, Warren and Cleveland areas. The station also published a photo of Barnwell credited to the U.S. Marshals.
How To Submit Tips
Anyone with information is asked to call the task force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833) or submit a web tip through the U.S. Marshals Service tip portal. Tipsters may remain anonymous, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Who Officials Are Looking For
The fugitive is identified as Terence Barnwell, 53, who authorities say is about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs roughly 156 pounds. Officials say Barnwell is known to frequent Youngstown, Warren and Cleveland, and they urge anyone who recognizes him not to approach and instead report details to the task force. The description and photo were released by the task force, per Cleveland 19.
Why Authorities Offer Rewards
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force often uses reward offers to generate tips and coordinate with local police across multiple counties. U.S. Marshals Service press releases note that the task force works with city and county agencies and has been involved in tens of thousands of arrests since its formation. See the U.S. Marshals Service press release for more background.
Legal Note
A parole violation gives authorities grounds to seek a warrant and return a parolee to custody. Ohio law lays out parole revocation procedures and specifies that time spent as a violator at large is not counted as time served. For details on parole revocation rules, see the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 2967.
