Crime & Safety

Summit County Sheriff's 8 Most Wanted

Anyone with information may call 330-643-2181 or 1-800-932-3695.

The Summit County Sheriff Department is looking for eight people that are on its most wanted list. 

All of the suspects on the list are wanted for felonies. Suspects should be considered dangerous and those who come into contact with the suspects should not attempt to apprehend them.

  1. Andre Colvin, 38, of Dayton Street in Akron has an active warrant out for murder, according to the sheriff's department. Colvin is listed as 5-foot 10-inches, 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
  2. Elohim El Jones, 25, of Jason Avenue in Akron is also has an active warrant for murder, according to the sheriff's department. El Jones is listed as 180 pounds with grey eyes and black hair.
  3. David Neal, 30, of Madison Avenue in Akron has an active warrant out for failure to register, according to the sheriff's department. Neal is listed as 5-foot 5-inches, 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
  4. Michael Ayers, 35, of Grand Avenue in Akron has an active warrant out for felonious assault, according to the sheriff's department. He is listed as 6-foot 2-inches, 230 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
  5. Gilbert Hodges, 58, of Bryson, TX has an active warrant out in Summit County for $89,927 in non-support, according to the sheriff's department. He is listed as 5-foot 10-inches, 170 pounds with grey eyes and brown hair.
  6. John Doss, 54, of Manchester Road in Akron, has an active warrant out for $62,108 in non-support, according to the sheriff's department. He is listed as 5-foot 6-inches, 152 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.
  7. Kevin Blanchard, 45, of Bellewood Avenue in Akron has an active warrant out for corrupt activity, making a false report and public order crimes, according to the sheriff's department. He is listed as 6-foot 3-inches, 210 pounds with gray hair and hazel eyes.
  8. John Coffe, 69, is homeless and has an active warrant out for failure to register, according to the sheriff's department. He is listed as 5-foot 7-inches, bald with hazel eyes. 

Law enforcement agencies must confirm the wanted status with the Summit County Sheriff Department prior to arrest.

Find out what's happening in Stowwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Anyone with information may call 330-643-2181 or 1-800-932-3695.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.

More from Stow