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The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force seeks the public’s help in finding four individuals as part of its “Fugitives of the Week” list.

What was previously known as “Most Wanted” was changed as “Fugitives of the Week” at the request of local authorities.

Reward money is available for information directly leading to an arrest.

Jhousha Stewart

Jhousha Stewart

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which
would lead to the capture of fugitive Jhousha Stewart.

Stewart is wanted by the U.S. Marshal’s Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for possession of fentanyl related compound.

Stewart, 33, is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing 5 feet, 11
inches tall. Stewart has ties to the cities of Mansfield and Columbus.

Brian Sorenson

Brian Sorenson

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which
would lead to the capture of fugitive Brian Sorensen.

Sorensen is wanted by the U.S. Marshal’s Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office on a possession of fentanyl.

Sorensen, 35, is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall. Sorensen has ties to the cities of Mansfield, Mt. Vernon, and Piketon, Ohio.

Tracy Baker

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which
would lead to the capture of fugitive Tracy Baker.

Tracy Baker

Baker is wanted U.S. Marshal’s Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for possession drugs.

Baker, is described as a white female with blond hair and blue eyes, standing 5 feet 4 inches tall. Baker has ties to the cities of Mansfield and Edison, Ohio.

David Werntz

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive David Werntz.

David Werntz

Werntz is wanted by the U.S. Marshal’s Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for theft of a firearm and improper handling of a firearm.

Werntz, 19, is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5
feet, 6 inches tall. Werntz has ties to the city of Mansfield.

If you have any information in reference to, Jhousa Stewart, Brian Sorensen, Tracy Baker, or
David Werntz, 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.

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