Crime Stoppers Alerts: Cleveland Rape Suspect Mendenhall Wanted by Police
This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features Charles Mendenhall, who is wanted on charges of rape in Cleveland. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Mendenhall and his co-defendants face accusations of rape with sexually violent specifications.
While Mendenhall’s co-defendants have been apprehended, authorities emphasize the importance of locating him to proceed with the case. In 2023, Mendenhall pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated assault after he punched a victim and stabbed them in the leg with a steak knife.
Mendenhall is described as 5’5″ tall and weighing 210 pounds. He has a notable “Black Gangster Disciples” tattoo on his left arm. His last known address was in the 3600 block of Station Avenue in Ashtabula.
Anyone with information regarding Mendenhall’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463. Tips leading to his arrest and conviction may qualify for a reward of up to $5,000. All calls are confidential, and tipsters can remain anonymous.
