An arrest warrant for Middlebrooks was issued in Columbus, Ohio on February 3, 2008 for rape of a child under 13. Middlebrooks was also charged on that same date with gross sexual imposition. According to investigators, the offenses took place in January. Middlebrooks will be returned to Columbus to answer to all charges.

“SOFAST made it a top priority to take this alleged sex offender off the streets because of the danger to other victims,” said U.S. Marshal Jim Wahlrab.

SOFAST is team comprised of law enforcement officers from federal, state, and local agencies. The task force objective is to seek out and arrest dangerous fugitives. Last year, U.S. Marshals task forces arrested more than 27,000 state and local fugitives on felony charges.

Additional information about the U.S. Marshals can be found at http://www.usmarshals.gov.