Fugitive of the Week was caught in Twinsburg Township Monday only hours after his story was posted on wkyc.com.
The U.S. Marshals tell WKYC that a viewer saw the Fugitive of the Week story posted Monday on wkyc.com and saw Robert Edmiston.
They called the tipline and the Summit County Sheriff's Department arrested him after a traffic stop Monday afternoon.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force offered a reward for information which would lead to the capture of Edmiston.
Edmiston, 42. was wanted by the U.S. Marshals for violating his supervised release. He has a history of selling drugs and currently is on supervised release for distribution of cocaine.
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As part of his court-ordered supervision, Edmiston is required to report to his federal probation officer and has failed to do so.
Edmiston's whereabouts were unknown and, with his past history of selling cocaine, is a danger to the community.
Edmiston stands about 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has a shaved head and brown eyes.
Edmiston was believed to be hiding in either the areas of Cleveland or Twinsburg. Edmiston also has a previous address located around the 5200 block of E. 126th St. in Garfield Heights.
He was located in Twinsburg Township.
If you have any information in reference to any Fugitive of the Week, please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED.
Tipsters can remain anonymous and reward money is available.
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