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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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  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Three Armed Robbery Subjects in Powhatten, OH

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Wheeling, WV – Three (3) subjects were located and arrested in Powhatten, Belmont County, OH.

  • Two Murder Suspects Arrested in Memphis by U.S. Marshals

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – The U.S. Marshals (USMS) Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force (TRVFTF) arrested 1st degree murder suspect Kemarion Ward, age 19, in Memphis, Tennessee today. In an unrelated case they also arrested Thaddius Brown, age 29, for Murder 2.

  • Justice Catches Up With Suspected Maryland Murderer in Auburn, Maine

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    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Maine, announce the arrest of Ja’bril Roynell Walters, 31, in Auburn, ME for first-degree murder, second-degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of a violent crime, and 5 counts of first degree assault. All warrants were issued out of the State of Maryland.

  • Cleveland Murder Suspect Arrested in Wheeling, WV

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    Description

    Wheeling, WV – Late this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Mountain State Fugitive Task Force arrested wanted fugitive Devin Roberts, 42.  Roberts was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for murder as well as by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department for probation violations.  

  • U.S. Marshals Seek Public Assistance Locating Murder Suspect

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    Boise, ID – The U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force is seeking the assistance of the public who were recreating in the Sawtooth National Forest in the last 24 hours – specific to the Bear Creek area.

  • U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force Completes Operation ‘Apex Hammer’ with 264 Arrests

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    Newark, NJ – The U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, in coordination with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, has concluded Operation Apex Hammer, a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative resulting in the arrest of 264 violent offenders, including murder suspects, sex offenders, and known gang members.

  • U.S. Marshals, Hyattsville PD Arrest Double-Shooting, Robbery Suspect

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    Description

    Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with the Hyattsville Police Department, arrested on Friday a suspect involved in a high-profile double shooting and robbery that injured two people in November 2024.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive at San Francisco International Airport

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    Description

    San Francisco, CA - On June 25, members of the U.S. Marshals Service Northern District of California arrested in San Francisco a former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee wanted for violating pre-trial conditions by unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and fleeing to a foreign country.

  • U.S. Marshals in Florida Arrest Iowa County Sex Abuse Suspect

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    Cedar Rapids, IA – U.S. Marshals in Florida today arrested a man wanted on several sex abuse charges in Iowa. 

    Tyler Michael Treadaway, 27, is wanted in Iowa County in connection to multiple charges of sexual abuse (second-degree) of multiple children. 

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Fugitive Wanted for Seventeen Years

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    Corpus, Christi, TX – The Cold Case Unit of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force (GCVOTF) - Corpus Christi Division, working in conjunction with the USMS in the Eastern District of Wisconsin, located and arrested in Wisconsin a fugitive on the run for over 17 years.

  • U.S. Marshals in Oklahoma City Arrest Woman Wanted for Florida Murder

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    Oklahoma City, OK – The U.S. Marshals Oklahoma City Metro Fugitive Task Force, along with the Oklahoma City Police Department, acting on a collateral lead from the U.S. Marshals Florida Caribbean Fugitive Task Force, Tuesday arrested a woman wanted in a first-degree murder in Florida.

  • U.S. Marshals Service ‘Operation River Run’ Results in Arrest of Over 50 Fugitives in Southeast Iowa

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    Davenport, IA – From May 19 – June 20, U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Homicide Suspect

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    Albuquerque, NM – The U.S. Marshals Service Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team on June 26 arrested near Coal Avenue SE and University Boulevard SE here a New Mexico man wanted for two felony warrants.

  • Fugitive’s Accomplice Killed as U.S. Marshals, Puerto Rico Police Arrest Most Wanted in Mayaguez

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    Hato Rey, PR – One person was killed as the U.S. Marshals Violent Offenders Task Force and Puerto Rico Police early Monday arrested in Mayaguez a man wanted for attempted murder and other charges on a warrant that carried a bail of $1.2 million.

  • U.S. Marshals Service Receives Emmy Award

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    Description

    Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service, Office of Public Affairs (OPA), received recognition during the 67th Capital Emmy Awards on Friday, Jun. 21.

  • U.S. Marshals in FL Arrest Man Wanted in TN on 32 Counts of Abuse of Minors

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    Description

    Tampa, FL – The U.S. Marshals Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force – Tampa Office, acting on a collateral lead from the USMS Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force in Eastern Tennessee, June 19 arrested in Florida a man wanted in Tennessee on 32 felony counts of sexual abuse and exploitation of three Blount County juvenile minors.

  • Right Time, Right Skills

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    Washington, DC - May 23rd was a busy day for Deputy U.S. Marshals Christopher Barton and Seth Howlett, assigned to the Eastern District of Texas – Beaumont Division. After successfully clearing three felony warrants in the morning, they came upon an accident on the Purple Heart Memorial Bridge near Jefferson County, Texas, and noticed traffic had just begun to slow.

  • U.S. Marshals-led Missing Child Operation in Middle Florida Results in Recovery of 60 Children

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    Tampa, FL - The U.S. Marshals Service Middle District of Florida, in conjunction with a vast array of partners, led missing child operation in June that resulted in the recovery or safe location of 60 critically missing children from across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Cleveland Homicide Suspect While Riding a Bike

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    Description

    Cleveland, OH – Today, the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Jacob Hughes, 61. Hughes was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Offering Reward for Fugitive Wanted for Murder

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    Memphis, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for Detreka Thomas. Thomas has a warrant for his arrest in Greenwood, Mississippi for Murder.