FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: May 14, 2008 Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force Contact – Deputy U.S. Marshal Brian Koerbel 216-276-1033   Fugitive Crymes Luck Runs Out in Vegas   On May 7, 2008 an arrest warrant was issued for Hakim Crymes by the East Cleveland Police Department charging him with the murder of Larry Powell. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear however, it is believed that an altercation occurred between the two males which resulted in Crymes brutally stabbed the victim 10 times. Investigative techniques by members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Taskforce (NOVFT) led to information that Crymes and his girlfriend fled the East Cleveland area sometime during the evening of Thursday May 8th or the early morning of Friday May 9th in a 1995 Chevrolet van. It was believed that the couple was on there way to Las Vegas, Nevada. On May 10, 2008 Deputy Marshals assigned to the taskforce reached out to the U.S. Marshals in Las Vegas, and notified them of the specifics surrounding the case and information relating to the description of the two individuals as well as the vehicle they were believed to be driving. Last Night at approximately 10:00 PM (EST) the NOVFT taskforce was notified that the vehicle Crymes and his girlfriend were believed to be traveling in was located at a motel in the Las Vegas area. Approximately 1 hour later another call was received stating that Crymes was in custody and apprehended without incident. At the time of his arrest Crymes was found in possession of a 9MM handgun. The Marshals in Las Vegas was assisted by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. At this time the girlfriend has not been charged with anything. Crymes is currently being extradited back to Ohio to face murder charges. If you have any information in reference to any wanted fugitive, please contact the United States Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4Wanted.