News Releases

Newark, NJ – The U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force is proud to announce the successful apprehension of several high-profile fugitives during the month of July, making a significant impact across multiple jurisdictions in the state of New Jersey.  

Clarksburg, WV – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is alerting the public of imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshals, other law enforcement officials, or federal court employees. These imposters attempt to collect financial compensation in lieu of arrest due to a claim of failing to report for jury duty or other court related matters.

Cleveland, OH – United States Marshal Pete Elliott announces new information in the cold case fugitive investigation into Lester Eubanks.  Since 2016 the United States Marshals Service (USMS) in the Northern District of Ohio has been on the hunt for Eubanks.  

Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force has arrested a man suspected in a 1999 rape and murder in Washington.

*Austin Drummond was Apprehended on August 5, 2025 in Jackson, TN*

Jackson, TN – The total reward in the search for Austin Drummond, wanted on first degree murder and other counts, has reached a combined total of $32,500 for information leading to his arrest.

Washington, DC – U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi today administered the oath of office and swore in Gadyaces S. Serralta as the new director of the U.S. Marshals Service, after he was confirmed yesterday by the U.S. Senate. President Donald Trump nominated Serralta March 3, 2025, to lead the nation’s first federal law enforcement agency.

Austin, TX – Members of the U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Thursday evening arrested an individual who was sought for a July 29th homicide in Leander. 

Philadelphia, PA - Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested Amir Jones, 32, in the 4900 block of Kershaw Street in Philadelphia. Jones was wanted by the Philadelphia Police Department for 3 counts of homicide in relation to a July 21, 2024, mass shooting in the 1200 block of N. Alden Street.

Boston, MA – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), District of Massachusetts Fugitive Task Force (MAFTF) announces the arrest of Webster Portalatin-Castro, 37, who was wanted for rape of a person under the age of 18. The warrant was issued on June 3, 2025, from the Cleveland Municipal Court in Cleveland, OH.

Chicago, IL - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Northern District of Illinois, in coordination with the USMS Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force (GLRFTF) and Chicago Police Department, have safely recovered a child missing for seven years.

Boston, MA – Earlier this morning, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), District of Massachusetts Fugitive Task Force (MAFTF) arrested Webster Portalatin-Castro, 37, who was wanted for rape of a person under the age of 18. 

*Austin Drummond was Apprehended on August 5, 2025 in Jackson, TN*

Lake County, TN – In the search for fugitive Austin Drummond, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is offering a reward of up to $10,000* for information that leads to Drummond’s arrest.

Jackson, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and Jackson Police Department arrested a Jackson couple, Jamar Hardiman, 45, and his wife, Crysta Hardiman, 37, after a barricade situation during an arrest.

Abingdon, VA – An alleged child rapist was arrested July 26 near the Virginia-Tennessee line through a coordinated effort by law enforcement agencies working in multiple states.

William Martin was wanted for first-degree rape of a child on a warrant issued in Caldwell County, North Carolina. 

Memphis, TN – On July 28, 2025, Lorenzo Gordon, 38, surrendered to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Memphis on a First-Degree Murder warrant.

Sarasota, FL – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested John Joseph Kloss in North Port, Florida, July 25.

Kloss, 67, was wanted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for two counts of sodomy in the first degree, one count of sodomy in the second degree and one count of sexual assault.

Rochester, NY – On Saturday, July 26, thirty-one-year-old Luis Francisco Soriano was successfully extradited by the Dominican Republic to the United States. The United States Marshals facilitated the transfer to Monroe County. Soriano was arrested by authorities in the Dominican Republic on June 4, at the request of the United States. He is charged with:

Memphis, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), assisted by the Memphis Police Department’s Fugitive Apprehension Team and TACT Unit, captured Dakarin Arnett, 23, who was wanted for First-Degree Murder.

Memphis, TN – Today, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) captured Derrion Taylor, 18, who is charged in a shooting that resulted in the death of a 93-year-old victim and injuries to two other people. Taylor is charged with First-Degree Murder, Two Counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder, and Two Counts of Aggravated Assault.

Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Maine, announce the arrest of Jameel T. Clark White, in Bangor, Maine.