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Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on New Year’s Eve executed 25 criminal arrests and seized 12 illicit firearms.

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Jesse Clark was arrested for aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape, aggravated assault, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Lexington, KY – The U.S. Marshals in Kentucky, working with multiple local authorities, on Dec. 30 arrested an Arizona man wanted by the Glendale, Arizona, Police Department for murder in the first degree stemming from an August 2021 shooting that left one gunshot victim deceased.

Washington, DC - The Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force surge operation is approaching the year’s end with more than 8,000 arrests and close to 800 illicit firearms seized.

Toledo, OH –   Late this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Marshaun Purley, 18.  Purley was wanted by the Toledo Police Department for murder and felonious assault.

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Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on Monday executed 33 criminal arrests, seized eight firearms, and recovered a missing juvenile.

Boston, MA – The U.S. Marshals in the District of Massachusetts, working with the Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police Department, are offering a reward of up to $7,500 and asking for the public’s help in locating a man suspected of killing two people in a March 22, 2025, shooting incident outside of a Chipotle in Brockton, MA.

Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) over the weekend executed 55 criminal arrests, seized 16 firearms, and recovered a missing juvenile.

Cleveland, OH – Early this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Javyonne Stewart, 20.  Stewart was wanted by the Euclid Police Department for aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, improper handling of firearms, and tampering with evidence. 

Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces today that it has seized more than 650 illegally possessed firearms since the initiative began, marking a milestone in the ongoing effort to reduce violent crime and enhance public safety across Memphis.

Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force has arrested Lamark Boykin, 24, on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Driving Under the Influence following a recent investigation connected to a serious fleeing and eluding incident earlier this month.

Tallahassee, FL - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), in conjunction with numerous law enforcement partners, led a missing child operation in December that resulted in the recovery and location of 43 critically missing children from 14 counties across North Florida.

Philadelphia, PA - Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested Troy Johnson, 30, in the 5400 block of Norfolk Street in Philadelphia. Johnson was wanted by the Allentown Police Department for 3rd degree murder in relation to a November 21st hit and run in the 2400 block of S. fourth street in Allentown.

Russellville, AR – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Fugitive Task Force in the Western District of Arkansas arrested Ronald Thomas, 34. Thomas was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force today arrested Eric Wilkerson, age 43, in the area of East Hickory Bluffs in Memphis on a warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder.

Tulsa, OK - The U.S. Marshals (USMS) Northern Oklahoma Violent Crimes Task Force, in coordination with the U.S Marshals Western District of Missouri and the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, today located and arrested in Elkland, Missouri, an Oklahoma pastor accused of raping and molesting underage girls since the 1970s.

Jackson, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested West Tennessee fugitive, Dureico McKinnie, in California.

Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Camron Phillips, 21 and Christian Gonzalez, 22.  Both were wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of Lakeva Anderson, 20, and Eddie Scott, 18, on multiple felony charges including:

Corpus Christi, TX — On Dec. 12, the United States Marshals Service (USMS) in the Northern District of Texas, working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Grand Prairie Police Department, arrested Cesar Molina-Lopez, a criminal alien fugitive and confirmed member of Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) in Grand Prairie, Texas.