Newburgh Heights Chief of Police John Majoy confirmed to 3News that the recovery operation is connected to Keshaun Williams, who has been missing since June of 2023.
CLEVELAND — 3News has learned that law enforcement officials are on scene near the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, conducting a search connected to missing teenager Keshaun Williams.
Newburgh Heights Chief of Police John Majoy told 3News that a search and recovery operation is underway for submerged vehicles in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood. As of Tuesday afternoon, two vehicles were pulled from the water.
Majoy also confirmed that the operation is in connection to Keshaun, who has been missing since June 17, 2023.
Cleveland police told 3News that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, SERT Dive Team, Westshore Dive Team, and Rich’s Towing are working to recover two vehicles from the Cuyahoga River.
“Upon successful recovery, the vehicles will be towed to our police impound lot and processed for identification and possible evidence,” said Cleveland police.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources also noted that recreational vessel traffic will be restricted from St. Mary’s Cement Cleveland Terminal to the south side of the Universal Oil Property.
Keshaun, who was 15 years old at the time of his disappearance, became the focus of an Ohio Amber Alert with reward money offered in the case.
On Oct. 8, reward money in the case increased to $27,500. That money will be given to anybody with information that can help police resolve the case.
Keshaun was described as 5’7″ tall and weighs 130 pounds with brown eyes at the time he was reported missing. He was last seen wearing black jogging pants and a T-shirt.
Anybody with information has been asked to call 1-866-4-WANTED.
3News has a crew at the scene and is working to learn more details.