CLEVELAND, Ohio — A man wanted in connection with the rape of a juvenile tried to avoid federal authorities Wednesday by jumping from the window of a third-floor apartment, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
William Scott, 47, of Cleveland, still was caught and arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals fugitive task force in the parking lot of the apartment building on the 14100 block of Lakeshore Boulevard in the North Collinwood neighborhood.
Scott wasn’t injured in the jump and was take to the Cuyahoga County Jail, authorities say. He was wanted by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department on charges connected with the rape of a juvenile.
Federal authorities say information from the public led them to Scott. No other details were released Wednesday.
Najib Mikati promises justice for Irish UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon
Lebanon is determined to uncover the circumstances that led to the killing of an Irish UN peacekeeper, caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati said during a visit to the headquarters of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) on Friday. Private Sean Rooney, 23, was...
US appeals court says lawsuit against Lebanese bank can proceed
A US court of appeals has ruled that cases against Lebanese commercial banks can be tried outside Lebanon, paving the way for more cases by depositors seeking to unlock their frozen funds. The court decision, issued on Thursday in a case brought by Lebanese depositors...
Our Businesses
Businesses We Endorse
Submit your event
We will be happy to share your events. Please email us the details and pictures at publish@profilenewsohio.com
Address
P.O. Box: 311001 Independance, Ohio, 44131
Call Us
+1 (216) 269 3272
Email Us
Publish@profilenewsohio.com