Columbus Bust: U.S. Marshals Grab Suspect in Youngstown Cemetery Slaying

The man federal agents have been hunting in connection with a 2024 Youngstown killing is now behind bars in Columbus. U.S. Marshals arrested Eddie Winphrie late Tuesday at a Columbus home, and he is being held in the Franklin County Jail while officials work to bring him back to Mahoning County. Investigators say Winphrie is wanted in the Oct. 17, 2024, shooting death of 24-year-old Reynaldo Hernandez on Youngstown’s East Side.

The Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team, working with partner officers, took Winphrie into custody at a residence in the 1300 block of Crestwood Avenue just before 10 p.m., according to WKBN. Authorities said the arrest capped an investigation that traced the fugitive to central Ohio, and that Winphrie will remain in the Franklin…..

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS