MANSFIELD, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—On January 10, 2024, at approximately 9:30 AM, the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) successfully apprehended Javontae Jones, a suspect wanted on a murder warrant.
Jones was implicated in the shooting deaths of Jonathan Ash and Nathan Carroll, which occurred on June 8, 2023, at 675 W. 4th St., Mansfield. The arrest took place without incident at an apartment located in the 1500 block of Alumcrest Ln., Columbus.
The law enforcement agencies involved expressed hope that this arrest would not only provide some relief to the victims’ families but also help alleviate any additional community fears. They have requested that the privacy of the families involved be respected during this time.
Major Crimes Detective Terry Butler, who can be reached at (419) 755-9791, is encouraging anyone with additional information about this investigation to come forward.