Paul Ellison, a Cleveland man, is currently wanted by law enforcement on multiple serious criminal charges following a failure to appear in court. According to the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department and Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Ellison is accused of committing a series of sexual assaults against an underaged victim over a six-month period. The alleged crimes occurred between August 2025 and March 2026. Ellison faces 16 counts of rape, with a specific designation as a sexually violent predator. Additionally, he is charged with two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor involving the sexually violent predator specification, three counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, and one count of sexual battery. Court records indicate that the victim was underage during some of the assaults, and Ellison is further accused of providing alcohol to the victim during certain incidents. Ellison is described as being 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. His last known location was the 4900 block of Train Avenue in Cleveland. He has a documented criminal history with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department dating back to 2003. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Ellison, who is considered a significant threat to public safety. Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County is urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 216-252-7463. Individuals providing information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement continues to seek the apprehension of Paul Ellison to answer for the alleged crimes.