Accused sexually violent predator of a child from Cleveland on the run for 10 years

Accused sexually violent predator of a child from Cleveland on the run for 10 years
Published: May 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM EDT|Updated: May 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM EDT

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted, features a Cleveland man who has been charged with attempted rape of a child and has been on the run for 10 years.

According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Damion Estep is facing multiple charges stemming from incidents that happened with a child under the age of 13, between 2015 and 2017.

Damion Estep is wanted on multiple charges alleging he had sexual contact with a child under...
Damion Estep is wanted on multiple charges alleging he had sexual contact with a child under the age of 13.(Source: Cuyahoga's Most Wanted)

Many of Estep’s charges carry a sexually violent predator specification, meaning if convicted a prison sentence could be increased.

Here are the total list of charges Estep is facing:

  • Attempted rape (Sexually violent predator specification) x2
  • Gross sexual imposition (Sexually violent predator specification) x2
  • Disseminating matter harmful to juveniles
  • Kidnapping (Sexual violent predator specification)
  • Gross Sexual Imposition

Estep is 6’2” and 180 pounds and was last known to be staying in the 1600 block of East 36th Street of Cleveland.

Anyone with information on Estep‘s whereabouts should contact Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463.

Tips that lead to an arrest and a conviction could be eligible for up to a $5,000 reward.

Calls are not recorded and tipsters can remain anonymous.