2 Accused Lorain County Rapists Captured By US Marshals

PIGEON FORGE, TN — The U.S. Marshals have arrested two men wanted on rape charges in Lorain County. Both suspects were arrested outside of Ohio.

Tyler Stanislawski, 21, was caught in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on August 10, WKYC reported. He was wanted on two counts of rape and has been sought by Elyria Police Department since August 2. Stanislawski is in custody in Pigeon Forge until he can be extradited to Lorain County.

Nicolas Ukpeh, also 21, was caught by U.S. Marshals in Connecticut, the Chronicle Telegram reported. Ukpeh was wanted for rape, with a victim under the age of 13. Police had been looking for him since July 27. He was arrested within five days of providing information to Connecticut officials.

Ukpeh is also waiting for extradition to Ohio.

“Through cooperative efforts such as this, dangerous fugitives who prey on others or pose a threat to the community can be quickly apprehended,” U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott said.

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