About Ohio Wants & Warrants

Ohio active warrants are issued by common pleas, municipal, and county courts and served by county sheriffs and municipal police. Most-wanted lists are published by the Ohio Attorney General, the State Highway Patrol, county sheriffs (Cuyahoga, Franklin, Hamilton), the FBI Cincinnati and Cleveland Field Offices, and the U.S. Marshals Service Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio.

Ohio Wants & Warrants

County Records

Erie County Most Wanted
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Provided by the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Browse photos of most wanted criminals & view information including name, age, physical description.
🌐 eriecounty.oh.gov
Stow Most Wanted
Official Free
Browse this list from the Stow, Ohio Police Department of the most wanted fugitives. Type "most wanted" in the search box at the upper right.
🌐 stowohio.gov
Clermont County Most Wanted - Child Support
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Provided by the Clermont County, Ohio Child Support Enforcement Department. Select Bench Warrants or Criminal Non-Support Cases to download and view information on parents who owe child support. (pdf format)
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City Records

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Ohio most-wanted lists?

Ohio typically has no single statewide most-wanted list. Sheriff and police agencies publish their own — see County and City tabs.

How do I check for active warrants?

Each county Sheriff or court publishes its own warrant database. Statewide criminal history requires a fingerprint check.

Are warrant databases free?

Yes — public warrant and most-wanted databases are free.

What about federal fugitives?

FBI and U.S. Marshals publish national most-wanted lists in the Federal tab.