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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 Capture Indiana Murder Fugitive in West Tennessee

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Ripley, TN – An Indiana murder fugitive, Ronald Watson, age 29, was captured today by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Ripley, Tennessee.

    On July 4, 2024, Joseph Bonds was found shot at a residence in the 7300 block of Whitcomb Street in Merrillville, Indiana resulting in Bonds’ July 9 death. Two days later, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Ronald Watson.

  • Glenwood Springs Fugitive Captured by U.S. Marshals in Virginia

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Denver, CO – The U.S. Marshals Service’s Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) in Grand Junction assisted the Glenwood Springs Police Department with the capture of a wanted fugitive in Powhatan, Virginia.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Cleveland Homicide Suspect in Las Vegas

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Las Vegas, NV – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Nevada Violent Offender Task Force arrested Daryl Patton, 29, who was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Three Men Wanted for Killing Man at Akron Carryout

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Akron, OH – Members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) have arrested Khairi Moorer, 23, Derek Edwards,19, and Robert Davis, 19. All three males were wanted by the Akron Police Department for aggravated murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Memphis Murder Suspect in Georgia

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – An investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) led to the arrest of Demetrio Ceballos, 18, who was wanted for a murder in Memphis, Tennessee.

  • Colorado Interstate Fugitive Apprehended in New Mexico

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Albuquerque, NM – On November 12, 2024, the United States Marshals Service-District of Colorado/Grand Junction adopted a Montrose, Colorado warrant, charging Zachary Kyle Baca with Child Sex Assault, Child Prostitution and Indecent Exposure.

  • Fugitive Wanted for a Weapons Offense Shoots at Police During Arrest Attempt at Jackson Township Hotel

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Jackson Township, OH – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals led, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) attempted to arrest a fugitive wanted out of the Southern District of West Virginia for a federal weapons offense violation at a hotel in Jackson Township, Ohio.  

  • Deputy U.S. Marshals Escort Ruby Bridges to School in 1960

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    Deputy U.S. Marshals Escorting Ruby Bridges to School

  • U.S. Marshals in South Carolina Arrest Man Suspected of Murder in Tennessee

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Columbia, SC - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF), working with the FBI, the Monroe County (Tennessee) Sheriff’s Office and the Columbia Police Department arrested at a hospital in Columbia Nov. 10 a man wanted for the Oct. 18 killing of a man in Knoxville, Tennessee.

  • U.S. Marshals Apprehend Woman Wanted for Murder

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Portsmouth, VA – A multi-agency fugitive investigation spanning several states for a murder suspect from Portsmouth, Virginia came to an end this afternoon. Akea Faison, 33, was arrested in Jackson, Mississippi after 20 months on the run.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Juvenile for Cleveland Murder and Seize Firearm

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested a 16-year-old juvenile male who was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

  • Man Wanted for July Shooting in Youngstown Arrested by U.S. Marshals

    • For Immediate Release
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    Youngstown, OH – The US Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) announces the arrest of David Tribble, 44. Tribble was wanted by the Youngstown Police Department for aggravated murder.

  • Texas U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Apprehends Alabama Capital Murder Suspect

    • For Immediate Release
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    Austin, TX – Members of the U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF), working on a collateral lead from the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force (GLRFTF) in Alabama, arrested a man sought for capital murder in Montgomery, Alabama.  

  • U.S. Marshals in Maine Arrest Man Wanted for Sex Offense in New Hampshire

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) announce the arrest of David Ryan, 60, in Dixfield, Maine. According to authorities, in June of 2024, the Manchester, New Hampshire Police Department sought an arrest warrant for Ryan for the charge of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault (Pattern).

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Mississippi Murder Suspect in Memphis

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – Kode McNair, 25, was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee on November 6, 2024, after an investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). McNair was wanted in Mississippi for capital murder and tampering with/fabricating evidence.

  • U.S. Marshals Service Requesting Assistance in Efforts to Locate Suspect on the Run From Trial for Distribution of Controlled Substance Causing Death

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Eastern District of Michigan Fugitive - Hugh Lusk

  • U.S. Marshals Apprehend Two Fugitives in Washington State

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Newport, WA - The United States Marshals Service (USMS) Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNWVOTF) assisted representatives from the Stevens County Sheriff's Office, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, the Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office, and the United States Border Patrol with arresting Kelsey Rodriguez-Howatt and Kenneth Weiss.

  • U.S. Marshals in NY Arrest Former Puerto Rico Police Officer Wanted for Fraud, Illegal Gun Sale

    • For Immediate Release
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    San Juan, PR – The U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, working a collateral lead from the Puerto Rico Violent Offender Task Force, Nov. 3 arrested a former Puerto Rico Police Bureau officer charged with fraud and illegal sale of two PRPB-owned guns after he sold the guns to a criminal organization and reported them stolen. 

  • Omaha Homicide Suspect Captured by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Westminster

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Denver, CO – The U.S. Marshals Service Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) located and arrested an Omaha homicide suspect shortly after 8:00pm Monday night in Westminster. 

  • U.S. Marshals Seek Information on 2021 Sexual Assault of a Child Suspect

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    North Texas Fugitive - Joe Tarin