AKRON, OH – Timothy Whitthorne, 33, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday afternoon. The Akron Police Department had issued a warrant for him, charging him with murder, felonious assault, and having weapons while under disability.
Whitthorne is the suspect in a murder that occurred on September 25, where officers responded to a report of an unknown injury on Rosemary Blvd. There, they found a 27-year-old male victim with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the issuance of a warrant on October 6, the task force began its investigation, ultimately leading them to a residence in the 12300 block of Valley Ln. in Garfield Heights. Whitthorne was arrested without incident, and a firearm was recovered from the location.
U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott commented on the arrest, stating, “Not only is another murder suspect taken off the streets and out of the community, a firearm which can continue to do harm to innocent community members is also safe in police custody.”
The task force encourages anyone with information regarding wanted fugitives to reach out at 1-866-4WANTED or submit a web tip anonymously.
In light of recent events, law enforcement continues its commitment to community safety in Northeast Ohio.