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Man accused of kidnapping, raping child among most-wanted fugitives in central Ohio

The United States Marshals Service has announced a new list of most-wanted fugitives in central Ohio, and authorities believe a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a child in Michigan may be in the area. 

These individuals are wanted on various charges including felonious assault, criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping – child enticement, home invasion, and more. Anyone with information about any suspect on this list is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals central Ohio field office at 614-469-5540. All tips are anonymous and rewards may be available for information leading to an arrest.


Roman Brown

Roman Brown is wanted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for felonious assault. Brown is a black male with brown eyes and black hair. He is 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds.

Nathaniel Knox – ARRESTED

Nathaniel Knox is wanted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for possessing a weapon under disability. Hupp is a black male with brown eyes and black hair. He is 5-feet, 11-inches tall and weighs approximately 215 pounds.

Corey Gaston

Corey Gaston is wanted by the Detroit Police Department, and authorities say he has ties to central Ohio. Gaston is charged with criminal sexual conduct, home invasion and kidnapping – child enticement. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Gaston is accused of breaking into a home in Detroit, kidnapping a 10-year-old girl in June of 2007, and sexually assaulting her in an alley. Gaston is a black male with brown eyes and black hair. He is 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds.