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News Release

The U.S. Marshals serves as the enforcement arm of the federal courts and is involved in virtually every federal law enforcement initiative.

Below are the news releases shared across the U.S. Marshals Service’s 94 districts informing the public of the day-to-day activities ranging from fugitive arrests, asset forfeitures, prisoner operations, judicial security measures as well as highlighting individual achievements and success stories within the agency.

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  • There’s No Escaping Justice, Memphis Safe Task Force Ends Fugitives’ Run from Accountability

    Memphis, TN — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of three individuals on outstanding state warrants:

  • Memphis Safe Task Force and Memphis Police Department, Relentless in the Fight Against Violent Offenders

    Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Yahir Alejandro Mejia, 23, for Second Degree Murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Apprehends Suspect Sought in Austin’s 49th Homicide

    Austin, TX – Members of the U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Sunday evening arrested an individual who was sought for a homicide on Nov. 13 in Austin. 

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Delivers Justice, Arrests Guatemalan National on Warrants and Immigration Charges

    Memphis, Tennessee — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Nelson Gomez‑Lopez, 26, on active warrants for Aggravated Stalking, Vandalism, and Filing a False Police Re

  • Justice Breaches the Door, Memphis Safe Task Force K-9 Sniffs Out Wanted Sex Offender

    Memphis, TN — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Lawrence Williams, 25, on a warrant for petition to revoke a suspended sentence for Criminal Attempt Especially Ag

  • Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Repeat Deportee and Convicted Sex Offender by Memphis Safe Task Force

    Memphis, Tennessee — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Antonio Naranjo Soria, 48, for Being Unlawfully Present in the United States.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Delivers Justice with Arrest of Attempted Murder Suspect

    Memphis, Tennessee — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Waltez Jones, 32, on warrants for Attempted First Degree Murder and Employment of a Firearm with Intent to

  • Crime Collides with Consequence, Violent Offenders Feel the Impact of the Memphis Safe Task Force

    Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of Lecedri Brown, 18; Christopher Bridges, 18; and a person under the age of 18 following a high‑speed pursuit.

  • Perpetrator in Custody, Victims Safe, Memphis Safe Task Force Delivers Justice

    Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Tyrus Braddox, 36, on charges of Aggravated Kidnapping.

  • U.S. Marshals 2-Week Missing Child Operation Across Central FL Leads to Recovery of 122 Children

    Tampa, FL - The United States Marshals Service (USMS) led a diverse array of federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners who recently completed a Florida based youth recov

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Intercepts Armed, Undocumented Suspect During Traffic Violation

    Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Juan Osmar Sanchez-Palacios, 31, following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of multiple criminal violation

  • Traffic Stop Turns Takedown, Armed Suspect and Fugitive Arrested by Memphis Safe Task Force

    Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force has announced the arrest of Shone Pugh, 24, and Cordaries Pugh, 30, following a traffic stop that uncovered illegal firearms and outstandi

  • U.S. Marshals-led Operation Make DC Safe and Beautiful marks 100 days with over 6,000 arrests and 600 firearms off the streets

    Washington, DC — The U.S. Marshals Service led Operation Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful marked its 100th day of operation on November 14, 2025.

  • MPD, Task Force Partners Dismantle Boyd Street Drug and Gang Hub

    Memphis, Tennessee — On November 13, 2025, the Memphis Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit, working in coordination with the Memphis Safe Task Force, executed multiple search

  • Compliance is Not Optional, Memphis Safe Task Force Targets Sex Offender Registry Violators

    Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of Dwight Lane, 56, and Saderick Roberts, 53, on outstanding warrants for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.

  • Over 400 Guns Off the Streets: Memphis Safe Task Force Continues to Disarm Violent Offenders

    Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force has announced the arrest of Tony Watson, 40, on outstanding warrants for Burglary and Theft.

  • Self-Proclaimed Sovereign Citizen Apprehended on Multiple Warrants

    Grafton, NH – On the evening of November 7, members of the U.S.

  • Memphis Task Force Helps Recover a 15-Year-Old Child From Hawaii

    Memphis, TN – A 15-year-old missing child was safely recovered after a tip led to the child being safely found in Hawaii.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Clears Over 1000 Warrants Since Inception of Operation

    Memphis, TN - As of November 9, the Memphis Safe Task Force has cleared over 1,000 warrants originating in Memphis.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Locates 101 Missing Children in Past 40 Days

    Memphis, TN - As of November 8, the Memphis Safe Task Force has located and safety returned 101 missing children.