4th Street Murder Suspect Arrested in Columbus

• January 10, 2024

On 01/10/24 at approximately 09:30 AM, the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), arrested Javontae Jones, who was wanted on an Murder warrant.

Mr. Jones is the suspect in the June 8, 2023 shooting death of Jonathan Ash and Nathan Carroll at 675 W. 4th St. Mansfield, Ohio.

The suspect was located in an apartment in the 1500 block of Alumcrest Ln. in Columbus, Ohio and taken into custody without incident.

We are hopeful that this arrest will not only provide some relief to the victim’s families but also, help alleviate any additional community fears. We ask that you respect the privacy of the families involved at this time.

Should anyone have additional information about this investigation please call Major Crimes Detective Terry Butler at (419) 755-9791

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