MANSFIELD, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information leading to the capture of four fugitives wanted on various charges, including rape and aggravated burglary.
Earl Whipple, 49, a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for rape. Whipple has ties to Mansfield, Shelby, Ohio, and High Springs, Florida.
Raphael Martinez, 39, a Hispanic male with bald hair and brown eyes, is wanted for a bond violation on the original charges of trafficking in fentanyl and a parole violation on the original charge of rape. Martinez has ties to Mansfield and Cleveland.
Jose Flores, 45, a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, is wanted for rape. Flores has ties to Mansfield, Bakersfield, California, and Fernley, Nevada.
Calvin Brooks, 52, a black male with black hair and brown eyes, is wanted on a probation violation on the original charge of aggravated burglary. Brooks has ties to Mansfield.
The Task Force is urging anyone with information about these individuals to contact them at 1-866-4WANTED or text the keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411). Tipsters can remain anonymous, and reward money is available.