The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Rashard James. James is wanted by the Akron Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service for two counts of felonious assault. It is alleged that on October 27, James shot one male in the leg and another male in the arm after a drug deal went bad at an address near the 1000 block of Bloomfield Ave, Akron.
James, 19, is a described as a black male, standing 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 130 pounds. James’s last known address is near the 2100 block of Thurmont Road, Akron. James is to be considered armed and dangerous.
If you have any information in reference to Rashard James, please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or Text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411). Tipsters can remain anonymous and reward money is available.
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