Youngstown Fugitive Wanted for Human Trafficking Arrested by U.S. Marshals

Youngstown, OH – Late this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Randy Reese, 37.  Reese was wanted by law enforcement for trafficking in persons, rape, corrupting another with drugs, and felonious assault.

Reese was being investigated by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force for these various felony charges that took place over multiple years.  A warrant was issued on Friday for Reese’s arrest and the NOVFTF immediately began looking for Reese.  In addition to the new charges, Reese was also out on bond for a case where he is charged with felonious assault and strangulation.  Reese posted bond for that case in February of this year.  

Members of the NOVFTF were able to locate Reese at a home in the 4100 block of Southern Boulevard in Youngstown.  He was arrested there without incident and transported to the Mahoning County Jail.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “A case like this shows the incredibly dedicated work by members of the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force and then quick work by our task force.  Law enforcement in Northern Ohio will do everything they can to work together to bring suspects like this to justice.”

Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a web tip. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous.  Follow the U.S. Marshals (USMS) on Twitter @USMSCleveland.  

The NOVFTF Youngstown Division consists of the following federal, state and local agencies:  The United States, Marshals Service, Boardman Township Police Department, Campbell Police Department, Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office, Liberty Township Police Department, Lordstown Village Police Department, Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office, Mercy Health Police Department, Niles Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Poland Township Police Department, Trumbull County Adult Probation Department, Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office, Warren Police Department, Youngstown Police Department.