FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: May 08, 2008 Brian Babtist, (614) 469-5540   Suspect in Child Homicide Case Arrested   Columbus, OH – On May 8, 2008, the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), along with the Columbus Division of Police, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, arrested Jermaine Riley. The 23 year old Riley has been wanted since November of last year for Possession with Intent to Distribute more than 50 grams of crack cocaine and for using a firearm in the commission of the offense. Combined, the crimes carry a possible sentence ranging from 15 years to life in prison. Riley was recently named as a suspect in the murder case of 9 year old Kiyana-Shae Meilke. Police say that on June 15, 2003, a dispute occurred between adults at Kiyana-Shae Meilke’s home. Later that evening shots were fired at the home as the child lay sleeping. The child was struck by a bullet and died as a result of the retaliation style crime. Authorities learned that Riley was hiding out at the apartment of a friend, at 4736 Stonecastle Court, on Columbus’ north side. Officers quickly converged on the residence and Riley was arrested without incident. Riley will appear before a Federal Magistrate Judge to answer for the drugs and weapons charges as authorities continue to investigate his possible involvement in the homicide of Kiyana-Shae Meilke. He is being held at the Franklin County jail pending his court proceedings.