39-year-old man wanted for rape by the Elyria Police Department: Fugitive of the Week

CLEVELAND — EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above is from a previous story aired on Wednesday, April 20. 

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Taskforce is asking for help from the public in finding this week's Fugitive of the Week.

39-year-old Dezmon Lawrence is wanted by the Elyria Police Department and the United States Marshals Service for an alleged rape. 

Currently, Lawrence also has active warrants with the Lorain Police Department for aggravated possession of drugs, a warrant with the Lorain County Sherriff’s Office for carrying fentanyl while possessing a weapon, and with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for drug possession.  

Lawrence was last known to be living in the area of Elyria and Cleveland, Ohio. 

Individuals with information on Lawrence should contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force by phone at 1-866-4WANTED or should send in a tip here.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The video below is from Aug. 18, 2021, when the US Marshal's Office recovered over a dozen missing kids from Northeastern Ohio. 

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