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Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force offers rewards for information on four fugitives

Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force offers rewards for information on four fugitives

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MANSFIELD, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering rewards for information leading to the capture of four fugitives wanted on various charges.

Betty Viars

Betty Viars, 39, is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Adult Parole Authority for a probation violation related to an original charge of involuntary manslaughter. Viars is described as a white female with brown hair and blue eyes, standing 5 feet 3 inches tall. She has ties to the city of Mansfield.

David Greene

David Greene, 38, is sought by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for failing to verify his address as a sex offender. Greene is described as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing 6 feet tall. He has connections to Mansfield and Galion.

Dorrien Smith

Dorrien Smith, 45, is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for escape, and the Adult Parole Authority for a probation violation on an original charge of aggravated robbery. Smith is described as a black male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has ties to Mansfield and Marion.

Timothy Deskins

Timothy Deskins, 41, is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service, the Mansfield Police Department for domestic violence, and the Adult Parole Authority for a probation violation related to charges of aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery. Deskins is described as a white male with a bald head and blue eyes, standing 5 feet 4 inches tall. He has connections to Mansfield and Crestline.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Viars, Greene, Smith, or Deskins is urged to contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or text the keyword WANTED and a tip to 847411 (tip411). Tipsters can remain anonymous, and reward money is available.

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