MANSFIELD — Four fugitives are among this week’s Most Wanted in north central Ohio, according to a list compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, Richland County Division.

James Springer, 61, is 6-foot-6, 250 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is sought for improper handling of firearm in a motor vehicle. Officials say Springer has ties to the Shelby area.

Brandon Johnson, 28, is 6-foot-1, 250 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is wanted for escape. Authorities say Johnson has ties to the Mansfield, Shiloh and Norwalk areas

Gregory Boetticher, 42, is 5-foot-5, 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is sought for trafficking in fentanyl. Officials say Boetticher has ties to the Mansfield, Willard, and Norwalk areas.

Trey Hammock, 23, is 6-foot, 195 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for burglary. Authorities say Hammock has ties to the Mansfield area.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of any of these fugitives is asked to call the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 419-774-3565 or 1-866-4-WANTED.

People also can text the keyword “WANTED” and send a tip to 847411, or go to a link at www.usmarshals.gov/district/oh-n/fugitives. Reward money is available, but tipsters also can remain anonymous.

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