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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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  • MSTF August Wrap-Up: 853 Arrested, 118 Guns Seized, 13 Children Recovered

    Memphis, TN - The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) in August executed 853 arrests and recovered 118 illegal firearms.

  • U.S. Marshals Operation in Lake County Nets 43 Arrests in 10 Days

    Painesville, OH – For ten days in August, the U.S.

  • Operation Washout – Texas Tide Results in 465 Arrests, 595 Warrants Cleared Across South Texas

    Galveston, TX – The U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Internet Crimes Against Children

    Seattle, WA - The U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF) on Aug.

  • MSTF Arrests 30 Tuesday, Recovers 8 Guns

    MEMPHIS - The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on Tuesday executed 30 arrests, including a man charged with first-degree murder, and recovered eight illegal firearms.

  • Marshals Arrest Man Who Terrorized Philadelphia Citizens Wearing Chucky-Style Mask

    Philadelphia, PA - Investigators from the the U.S. Marshals Nevada Violent Offender Task Force (NVOTF) arrested Zymire Hughes, 22, in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

  • Jack Chambers Sworn in as the United States Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia

    Charleston, WV – Jack Chambers was sworn in as the United States Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia following his confirmation by the United States Senate.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive in Alaska Wanted for Rape of a Child in Massachusetts

    Boston, MA – The U.S. Marshals Service Districts of Massachusetts and Alaska today announced the apprehension of John R.

  • U.S. Marshals Service Recovers Missing Child in Delaware

    Dover, DE - The United States Marshals Service’s (USMS) Delaware First State Fugitive Task Force assisted the FBI in the recovery of a missing child Aug. 20.

  • Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, San Antonio Police Department Capture Capital Murder Fugitive

    San Antonio, TX – The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) Covert Response Unit, arrested a San Antonio man wanted for capit

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Violent Fugitive After Barricade Situation

    Cleveland, OH – Late this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Trysten Gruss, 27.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Sex Offender After Nearly Five Years on the Run

    Seattle, WA - The U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals Apprehend Florida Murder Suspect in West Virginia

    Charleston, WV - The U.S.

  • District Highlight - Eastern District of Washington

    The Eastern District of Washington was established in 1905 when the state was separated into two districts. George H. Baker was appointed as the first U.S. Marshal for the district.

  • Massachusetts State Police Most Wanted Fugitive Apprehended in Pennsylvania

    Boston, MA – The U.S.

  • MSTF Arrests 32 Thursday, Recovers 7 Guns

    Memphis, TN - The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on Thursday executed 32 arrests and recovered seven illegal firearms.

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  • U.S. Marshals Apprehend West Virginia Sexual Abuse Suspect in Arizona

    Charleston, WV - The U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals, Dover PD Make 3rd Arrest in 2024 Christmas Eve Homicide

    Dover, DE - The U.S.

  • MSTF Arrests 41 Wednesday, Recovers 3 Guns

    Memphis, TN - The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on Wednesday executed 41 arrests, including a man charged with murder, and recovered three illegal firearms.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Florida Parents Wanted for Murder of 7-Week-Old Daughter

    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Marshals in Jacksonville, Florida, on Aug. 7 arrested a man and woman wanted in Broward County for the October 2025 murder of their 7-week-old daughter.