REWARD: Cleveland sex offender now wanted on attempted murder charges

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features a Cleveland man who is wanted on multiple charges, including attempted murder.

According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Mark Williams has a previous conviction of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor when the victim was under the age of 15 years old.

In his most recent case, Williams is accused of getting into an argument in a parking lot in November 2024, where he then shot the victim and took off.

The victim in this case was seriously hurt but survived.

Williams also has a previous conviction of trafficking and drug possession when he was caught with hallucinogenic mushrooms, oxycodone and cocaine.

Williams is apparently a religious man and can be identified by tattoos of praying hands on his right arm, a diamond on his neck, and a skull on his left arm.

Williams is facing the following list of charges:

• Attempted murder
• Verification of current residence address (sex offender)
• Trafficking offense (juvenile specification) x3
• Drug possession x4
• Possessing criminal tools

He is 6-foot, 240 pounds and was last known to be staying in the 1300 block of Crestline Avenue in Cleveland.

Anyone with information on Williams’ 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.