MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is seeking the public’s help in finding these four individuals as part of its Fugitives of the Week list.
What was previously known as Most Wanted has been changed to Fugitives of the Week, at the request of local authorities.
Reward money is available for information directly leading to an arrest.
Earl Whipple
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Earl Whipple.
Whipple is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for rape.
Whipple, 49, is described as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Whipple has ties to the cities of Mansfield and Shelby, Ohio, as well as High Springs, Florida.
Mario Jester
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Mario Jester.
Jester is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Adult Parole Authority for a parole violation on the original charge of aggravated robbery.
Jester, 54, is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Jester has ties to the city of Mansfield.
Quinness Howell
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Quinness Howell.
Howell is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for trafficking in drugs.
Howell, 19, is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Howell has ties to the city of Mansfield.
Calvin Brooks
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Calvin Brooks.
Brooks is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office on a probation violation on the original charge of aggravated burglary.
Brooks, 52, is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Brooks has ties to the city of Mansfield.
If you have any information in reference to Earl Whipple, Mario Jester, Quinness Howell, or Calvin Brooks 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.