WANTED: Cleveland man accused of raping underaged victim for months

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga Most Wanted features a Cleveland man facing 16 counts of rape for months of attacks on his victim.

According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, from August of 2025 to March of 2026 Paul Ellison is accused of raping his victim multiple times.

According to court records, Ellison’s victim was underage for some of the assaults.

He’s also accused of providing alcohol during some of the attacks.

Ellison is considered a sexually violent predator according to Crime Stoppers.

He failed to appear in court and an warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Ellison has a criminal history with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department dating back to 2003.

He is now facing the following list of charges:

• Rape (Sexual violent predator specification) x16
• Unlawful sexual conduct with a minor (Sexual violent predator specification) x2
• Unlawful Sexual Conduct with Minor x3
• Sexual Battery

Ellison is described as 5’10” and 160lbs and was last known to be staying in the 4900 block of Train Avenue in Cleveland.

If anyone knows where Ellison is, call Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County.

All calls to 216-252-7463 can remain completely anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.