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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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  • Man Wanted for Attempted Murder Arrested in Hartford

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    New Haven, CT - The Connecticut U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force, Hartford Police Department, U.S. Marshals New York New/Jersey Task Force, and Connecticut State Police arrested a man wanted for attempted second-degree murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Locate and Arrest Stepson for Brutal Bronx Execution of 80-year-old Stepfather

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    New York – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NY/NJ RFTF), with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, apprehended Java Melvin in Reading, Pennsylvania.

  • U.S. Marshals Elevate Eastern Michigan Woman Suspected of Murder, Dismembering Body to 15 Most Wanted List

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    15 Most Wanted Fugitive - Tamera Williams

  • U.S. Marshals Service Reaches Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP announce today that they have entered into a settlement agreement in Fogg v. Garland, EEOC No.

  • U.S. Marshals Service Arrest Columbus Murder Suspect in Florida

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested fugitive Joseph Bryan Howard on September 25, 2023, on an outstanding arrest warrant from Columbus.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Suspect Wanted for Torrance County Homicide

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    Albuquerque, NM – On September 21, 2023, the U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico – Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team (USMS-SWIFT) arrested Steven Banda, 48, who was wanted out of Torrance County, NM for an open count of Murder, that occurred in Moriarty, NM on September 3, 2023.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Four Suspects in Connection with Cleveland Homicide

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    Cleveland, OH – This week, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Kiarah Bonner, 22, Johnae Bonner, 20, Donajia Bonner, 19, and Brandon Reed, 18. All four were wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for the same homicide.

  • U.S. Marshals and CPD SWAT Arrest Two Murder Suspects

    • For Immediate Release
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    Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) and Columbus Division of Police SWAT arrested fugitives Levander Davis and De’Andre Davis on September 21, 2023, on outstanding arrest warrants.

  • Missouri Prison Escapee Arrested in Chester County, PA

    • For Immediate Release
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    Philadelphia, PA — Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested Mario Che-Tiul, 34, for escape and related charges, at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the unit block of Gap Newport Pike in Avondale, PA. Che-Tiul and six other inmates escaped a Barry County jail on June 1st, 2023. It is alleged the escapees violently attacked two correctional officers before fleeing.

  • U.S. Marshals Operation Nabs More Than 4,400 Fugitives Nationwide

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service arrested 4,455 violent fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III).

  • U.S. Marshals National Operation Nets 986 Violent Felons in New York City

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    New York – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 4,455 violent fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III).

  • National Operation Takes Foothold in the City of Cleveland

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – Beginning back in June of this year 20 cities were targeted to conduct Operation North Star III (ONS III). The 20 cities impacted, including the city of Cleveland, were cities that participated in the first two rounds of Operation North Star.

  • U.S. Marshals Nab 249 Memphis Fugitives as Part of National Operation

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – Violent fugitives, wanted for crimes from murder to robbery in the city of Memphis, have been arrested as part of the U.S. Marshals’ Operation North Star III (ONS III), which spanned 20 cities over a three-month period.

  • Latest U.S. Marshals Operation Nabs More Than 4,400 Fugitives, Including Over 100 in Kansas City

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Kansas City, MO – The U.S. Marshals Service concluded its latest high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III). The focus of this 20-city collaborative enforcement initiative resulted in 4,455 fugitive arrests.

  • Operation North Star III Nabs More Than 4,400 Fugitives to Include Over 200 in the New Orleans Metro Area

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 4,455 violent fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III).

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Short North Homicide Suspect

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), assisted by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Special Response Team (SRT), arrested fugitive Quran Boston on September 19, 2023, on an outstanding arrest warrant.

  • U.S. Marshals, FCSO SWAT, and Springfield Police Combine Forces to Arrest Murder Suspect

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    Description

    Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), Franklin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, and Springfield Police Division arrested fugitive Jerrel Fleming on September 13, 2023, on an outstanding arrest warrant.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Two More Homicide Suspects in Cleveland

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Anthony Lewis, 37, and a 17-year-old male. Lewis and the 17-year-old male were both wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for two separate homicides.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest 13th Homicide Suspect Since Start of “Operation 2-1-6”

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    Description

    Euclid, OH – Yesterday afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Alphonso Jones, 29. Jones was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Apprehend Illinois Murder Fugitive in West Tennessee

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    Description

    Tiptonville, TN – On September 8th, 2023, U.S. Marshals, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and Tiptonville Police Department captured an Illinois murder fugitive in West Tennessee.