Ohio Man Arrested and Extradited for Valentine’s Day Double Murder in North Carolina
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Body‑Camera Footage Shows Fosnaugh’s Arrest After Traffic Stop On February 17, Coshocton County deputies stopped a white 2018 Ford Mustang at the Route 541/County Road 120 intersection in Linton Township, Ohio, and captured the arrest on body‑camera video; the 25‑year‑old Caleb Fosnaugh cooperated with Lt. Seth Andrews as officers placed him in custody [1].
Charges Include Two Murders and Breaking‑and‑Entering, Extradition Ordered Fosnaugh is charged with two counts of murder for the deaths of Kateryna Tovmash and Matthew Wade and a breaking‑and‑entering count; a judge signed an extradition order sending him back to Moore County, North Carolina, giving officials 30 days to retrieve him, and he remains detained without bond [1].
Victims Discovered on Valentine’s Day in Vass, North Carolina Authorities found the bodies of 21‑year‑old Ukrainian refugee Kateryna Tovmash and 28‑year‑old Army specialist Matthew Wade inside a Vass residence at approximately 7:45 a.m. on February 14, prompting a multi‑state homicide investigation [2][3].
Prior Relationship Links Suspect to Ukrainian Refugee Victim Investigators disclosed that Fosnaugh previously dated Tovmash while they lived in Ohio; her friend Kirill Pryshchepchuk confirmed her refugee status and close family ties, providing a personal connection that shaped the probe [2][3].
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): Ohio Man Arrested After Alleged Murders of Ex‑Girlfriend and U.S. Soldier in North Carolina: Highlights body‑camera footage, the February 17 traffic stop, extradition order, and detention without bond .
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): Ohio Man Charged With Murder of Ukrainian Refugee and Fort Bragg Soldier: Emphasizes victims’ backgrounds, the GoFundMe for funeral costs, and a friend’s account of Tovmash’s migration .
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): Ohio Man Arrested for Double Homicide in North Carolina: Details the suspect’s flight in a 2018 Mustang, the precise stop time (2:18 p.m.), and Wade’s active‑duty status at Fort Bragg .
Timeline
2022‑2023 – The war in Ukraine forces Kateryna Tovmash, a 21‑year‑old, to flee with her family and seek refuge in the United States, later settling in Ohio where she meets Caleb Fosnaugh[3].
Prior to 2026 – Caleb Fosnaugh and Kateryna Tovmash date while living in Ohio, establishing a personal link that later becomes central to the investigation[3].
Feb 14, 2026 – Moore County deputies respond to a shooting report at a Vass, North Carolina residence and discover the bodies of 21‑year‑old Ukrainian refugee Kateryna Tovmash and 28‑year‑old Fort Bragg soldier Matthew Wade inside the home around 7:45 a.m., prompting a multi‑state homicide investigation[1][2].
Feb 14, 2026 (mid‑day) – After the killings, Fosnaugh flees the scene in a white 2018 Ford Mustang, driving north toward Ohio[2].
Feb 14, 2026 ≈ 2:18 p.m. – Ohio State Highway Patrol and Coshocton County deputies stop Fosnaugh’s vehicle at the Route 541/County Road 120 intersection in Linton Township and take him into custody[2].
Feb 14, 2026 (afternoon) – Troopers transport Fosnaugh to the Coshocton County Justice Center, where he is booked on two counts of murder and a breaking‑and‑entering charge, with the case slated for trial in Moore County, North Carolina[2].
Feb 16, 2026 – Authorities publicly charge Fosnaugh with the murders of Tovmash and Wade, noting Wade’s active‑duty status at Fort Bragg and highlighting the impact on the military community[2].
Feb 16, 2026 – A GoFundMe campaign launches to cover Tovmash’s funeral expenses and transport her remains to Utah, reflecting community support for the refugee victim[3].
Feb 17, 2026 – Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office releases body‑camera footage of Fosnaugh’s arrest, Lt. Seth Andrews states, “This is a serious case,” and a judge signs an extradition order sending Fosnaugh back to North Carolina, where he remains detained without bond[1][1].
Future (30‑day window) – Moore County Sheriff’s Office has 30 days to retrieve Fosnaugh from Ohio for transfer to North Carolina, and the murder trial is scheduled to proceed in Moore County, underscoring ongoing legal proceedings[1].