Larry Grimes, 45, has been named the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force's Fugitive of the Week as authorities search for him in connection with a May 24 homicide at the Skyline Terrace apartments in Canton. Canton police say Grimes is wanted on a murder warrant in the shooting death of 51-year-old Richard Poole. He is described as a Black male about 5-foot-8 and 250 pounds who is known to frequent the Canton, Akron, and Cleveland areas. Federal and local task force partners say a reward is available for information that leads to his arrest, and tipsters may remain anonymous. Investigators say the search is active across northeastern Ohio.
According to the Akron Police Department, the task force has put Grimes in the weekly spotlight and is urging anyone with information to come forward. The U.S. Marshals Service's Northern Ohio division also directs tips through its web form or the tipline at 1-866-4-WANTED (1-866-492-6833), according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
What Happened In Canton
Canton police say officers were called around 9 p.m. on May 24 for reports of a shooting at the Skyline Terrace apartments in the 800 block of Alan Page Drive SE. When they arrived, they found Richard Poole suffering from a gunshot wound. He later died at a hospital, according to WOIO. Authorities arrested 30-year-old Daquan B. J. Rucker of Akron shortly after the incident and later obtained a murder warrant for Grimes as a second suspect. The investigation remains active, and police have not released additional details about Grimes' alleged role.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information about Grimes' whereabouts is asked to call the Canton Police Communications Center at 330-649-5800 or the Canton Police Detective Bureau at 330-489-3144, per Jordan Miller News. The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force also accepts tips by calling 1-866-4-WANTED or by submitting a web tip. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Police advise the public not to approach anyone believed to be armed and to contact law enforcement immediately instead.
Why The Outreach Matters
The Fugitive of the Week push by the U.S. Marshals and local agencies is designed to crank up public awareness and generate leads through social sharing and local coverage. Similar efforts in Stark County have helped produce tips and arrests, local reporting shows. Community members and task force partners say pairing social media with old-school tip lines can surface information that crosses city lines and jurisdictional boundaries, according to News 5 Cleveland.
Legal Status
Grimes is the subject of a murder warrant issued by Canton police and, if apprehended, would be booked in Stark County and face prosecution by county authorities, local outlets report. As with any accused person, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court, and the investigation is ongoing, per reporting from WHBC.
