As warmer weather arrives in Upstate and Central New York this August, the spotlight turns to public safety with the release of the most wanted criminals list. This list, curated by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations (OSI), reminds us all of the crucial role community awareness plays in keeping our neighborhoods secure.
According to the source, these individuals are considered armed and dangerous.
If you have any information on their whereabouts, please do not attempt to apprehend them yourself.
Contact the OSI, available 24/7, to report any leads. All tips are kept confidential.
The Most Wanted Fugitives
Kahleel Dexter
- Date of Birth: 4/30/2001
- Crime of Conviction: Attempted Robbery 1st
- Location of Crime: Niagara Falls, NY; has been seen in Long Island, Albany, and Buffalo areas.
- Other Details: Scar on the abdomen from a stab wound, various tattoos. Uses aliases when interacting with law enforcement.
- Contact: Investigator Matthew Garber @ 585-775-5111 or Senior Investigator Doug Rusinko @ 585-303-9568
Robert Herman
- Location of Crime: Rochester, NY area
- Details: Level 3 Sex Offender, multiple offenses against teenage boys. Notable tattoos include a thunderbolt on the right shoulder and a unicorn on the right bicep.
Dequran Reed-Oliver
- Details: Involved in a scheme to defraud; has a warrant in Charlotte, NC for a domestic offense. Notable features include gold teeth and various tattoos.
- Contact: Investigator Marc Saben @ (315) 317-8732 or Sr. Investigator Doug Rusinko @ (585) 303-9568
Luis Lugo
- Details: Level 2 Sex Offender, history of Rape 2nd. Tattoos include “SURENO” and “DEMON with WINGS” on the right arm, and “Newburgh” on the right hand.
- Contact: Investigator Joshua Richardson @ 845-376-3342 or Sr. Investigator Pat Cullen @ 914-384-5467
Melvin Miles
- Details: Registered as a Level 3 Sex Offender with a history of multiple rape convictions in Pennsylvania. Considered a violent offender.
- Contact: Investigator Joshua Richardson @ 845-376-3342 or Sr. Investigator Pat Cullen @ 914-384-5467
Dwayne Tidwell
- Crime of Conviction: Rape 3rd Degree
- City of Conviction: Kings County, NY
Daquan Fletcher
- City of Conviction: Queens, NY
- Details: Documented gang member with a history of violence and weapons possession. Also wanted for an additional Grand Larceny.
Armendo Moreno
- City of Crime: Westchester
- Crimes: Attempted Murder 2nd, Sodomy 1st, Aggravated Sexual Abuse 1st, Assault 1st, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd
Dandre Toole
- Location of Crime: New York City
- Details: Known gang member and domestic violence offender. Has a tattoo of flames on his neck. Also wanted for questioning by the NYPD.
Jason Callahan
- Crime of Conviction: Rape 2nd; Distributing Indecent Material to a Minor
- Other: Wanted by the Gloversville PD on a Failure to Register warrant.
Moises Tejada
- Location of Crime: Suffolk County
- Crimes: Kidnapping 1st, Robbery 1st, Robbery 2nd
Louie Soto
- Location of Crime: New York County
- Crimes: Multiple counts of Robbery 1st, Attempted Robbery 1st
- Other: Classified as seriously mentally ill and violent. Multiple tattoos on the left forearm and scars on the right forearm.
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If you see any of these individuals or have information on their whereabouts, please call “911” for an immediate response.
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