Four years after a deadly crash in Medina County, federal authorities say the man accused of causing it is still on the run, and they want the public’s help to track him down.
The U.S. Marshals Service is searching for 55-year-old David Anthony Sawicki, who is wanted in connection with an aggravated vehicular homicide case from 2020 in Medina County. Officials say Sawicki has been avoiding arrest since late May 2020 and is believed to have left Ohio.
Investigators say Sawicki may be using the name Anthony Horvath and has known ties to Florida and Arizona. According to the Akron Police Department, he is described as a white man with brown hair and blue eyes, about 6 feet tall and roughly 270 pounds, with a listed date of birth of July 26, 1970.
Wanted Poster Details
Authorities say Sawicki has several distinctive tattoos that could help identify him: a dragon on his upper left chest, a lion on his right shoulder, an eagle on his left shoulder, a cross on the middle finger of his right hand, and the name "Denise" on his left wrist. He is also known to wear glasses, according to a U.S. Marshals notice shared via Ashland County Pictures.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information on Sawicki’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833) through the U.S. Marshals Service. Tips can also be submitted by calling the Marshals’ 24-hour line at 1-877-WANTED2 (1-877-926-8332), listed by the U.S. Marshals Service, or by emailing [email protected].
Authorities say tipsters may remain anonymous and emphasize that members of the public should not approach anyone they believe to be Sawicki. Instead, they are urged to call in what they know and let law enforcement handle it.
What The Charge Means
Under Ohio law, aggravated vehicular homicide applies when a person’s driving causes a death while the driver is intoxicated or operating with reckless disregard for safety. The offense is a felony and can carry significant prison time, including mandatory incarceration in some circumstances. The legal definition appears in Ohio Revised Code § 2903.06.
This remains an active fugitive case involving federal and local agencies. Officials say anyone who remembers the 2020 Medina County crash, or who recognizes Sawicki or his reported alias, should contact the provided tiplines rather than attempt any direct contact. The original public alert with the Marshals’ notice was shared by the Akron Police Department on Facebook.
