The U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is putting up reward money to track down a robbery suspect believed to be moving through northeast Ohio. Authorities have identified the man as 54-year-old Darin Jenkins, described as about 6 feet 6 inches tall and roughly 300 pounds. Jenkins is wanted by the Youngstown Police Department on robbery allegations and is also being sought by state parole officials for alleged violations. Tipsters can stay anonymous, and cash is on the table for information that leads directly to his arrest.
What officials released
According to a U.S. Marshals release reported by Cleveland 19, Jenkins is wanted by both the Youngstown Police Department and the United States Marshals Service in connection with a robbery case. The release also states that the Ohio Adult Parole Authority wants Jenkins for alleged parole violations. Marshals say he is about 6 feet 6 inches tall, weighs around 300 pounds, and is believed to frequent the Youngstown, Warren and Cleveland areas. Cleveland 19 notes the station credited the Marshals for the image and description included with the release.
How to report tips
Officials are asking anyone with information about Jenkins’ whereabouts to call the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833) or to submit a web tip through the U.S. Marshals tip portal. Investigators emphasize that callers and online tipsters can remain anonymous, and that reward money is available if the information leads to an arrest. The task force works alongside local partners, including the Ohio Adult Parole Authority and the Cleveland Division of Police, which helps coordinate searches across multiple counties when suspects are thought to be on the move.
Local context
The latest reward offer comes on the heels of a string of similar manhunts this spring, as the task force has repeatedly leaned on cash incentives to shake loose tips in multi-county searches. Parole fugitive spotted in Youngstown covered an April case where marshals offered reward money to help find a parole violator who was also believed to be moving between Youngstown, Warren and Cleveland. Those earlier efforts show how the task force concentrates resources when suspects are thought to be traveling across the region rather than staying put in a single city.
Legal status
If he is found, Jenkins could face robbery charges in Youngstown and separate parole-revocation proceedings with the Ohio Adult Parole Authority, according to Cleveland 19. Parole revocations move forward through an administrative process and can result in a return to custody even while any related criminal prosecutions are still pending in court.
Authorities are warning the public not to approach Jenkins if he is spotted. Instead, they urge anyone who thinks they recognize him to call the task force or submit a web tip so trained officers can respond. This story will be updated as officials release additional details or announce an arrest.
