OHIO — A recent initiative by the U.S. Marshals Service, called Operation Safe Haven, led to the arrest of 53 fugitives wanted for violent domestic and family violence crimes across Southern Ohio.
Conducted by the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), the operation targeted individuals with felony arrest warrants from October 1 to October 31.
During the month-long operation, SOFAST prioritized fugitives with high-risk factors for violence or those who had used firearms in their crimes.
Charges for those arrested include homicide, forcible sexual assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.
Among the notable arrests were:
Justin Woolum : Wanted for Rape of a Minor by the Kenova Police Department in West Virginia, Woolum was apprehended by Columbus SOFAST on October 17 in Lancaster, Ohio.
James Wilson : Dayton SOFAST arrested Wilson on October 30. Wanted by Dayton Police for felony domestic violence and strangulation, he also faced a supervised release violation from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.