United States Marshal, Peter J. Elliott, and Paulding County Sheriff, Jason K. Landers, announce a $5,000 reward for information leading to the location or arrest of 47 year old Frank Tracy Jr. Tracy is wanted by Paulding County authorities for the murder of 21 year old Hannah Fischer. Fischer was found murdered in early February at a Perry Street Apartment in Paulding. Fischer and Tracy were believed to be boyfriend and girlfriend at the time of the murder. Authorities identified Tracy as a suspect and when they attempted to locate him, he fled town. The United States Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is assisting the Paulding County Sheriffs Office and Paulding Police Department in the search for Tracy. “The Unites States Marshals Service is a force-multiplier, supplying manpower, resources, fugitive investigation expertise, and technology to our state, local and county partners,” said Peter Elliott, U.S. Marshal. “We bring experience and extra tools to the table, and we concentrate on one thing: catching violent offenders no matter where they go or how long they run!”
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of a known fugitive is encouraged to contact the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at: 1-866-4-WANTED or text keyword if ANTED and the tip to TIP411 (847411). Tipsters may remain anonymous.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force — Toledo Division is composed of the following federal, state and local agencies: Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Fremont Police Department, Holland Police Department, Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ottawa Hills Police Department, Toledo Police Department, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DRO), Wood County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service.