Wanted: Suspect In Homicide Sought By Police

CLEVELAND, OH -- The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of Melvin Jones, Jr. (aka “Carl” Jones).

Jones is wanted by the United States Marshals Service and the Cleveland Police Department for his involvement in a homicide that occurred on Nov. 26. Jones is alleged to have shot and killed Desean Perkins, 28, at the 18000 Block of Parkmount Avenue, Cleveland.

Jones, 26, is a black male, standing approximately 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 155 pounds. Jones is known to frequent the area of Rocky River Drive and Parkmount Avenue. Jones is considered armed and dangerous.

If you have any information in reference to Melvin Jones, contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 866-4WANTED or Text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411). Tipsters can remain anonymous and reward money is available.