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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 Offer $2,000 Reward for Information Leading to Capture of Hopewell Man Wanted on Murder, Other Charges

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force is seeking the public’s help and offering up to $2,000 for information that will lead to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a shooting death at a Hopewell convenience store April 3.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Rhode Island Sex Offender in Maine

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service, Maine Violent Offender Task Force announce the arrest of Stephen MacLellan, 23, of West Baldwin, Maine. MacLellan was being sought by the Cumberland Police Department out of Rhode Island on a warrant issued by them on March 3rd, 2022, for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Parole Absconder Convicted in Death of Harrisburg Firefighter

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Harrisburg, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Khanyae Kendall; a 23-year-old woman wanted for absconding from Pennsylvania state parole supervision.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest New Hampshire Man on Child Pornography Charges From Florida

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service, Maine Violent Offender Task Force announce the arrest of Michael A. Flippo, 55, of Lebanon, New Hampshire. Flippo was being sought by the Walkulla County Sheriff's Office out of Florida on a warrant issued by them on March 2nd, 2022, for Possession of Computer Child Pornography.

  • U.S. Marshals Offer $2,500 Reward for Information Leading to Capture of VA Man on Malicious Wounding Charges

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, D.C.– The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force is seeking the public's help and offering up to $2,500 for information that will lead to the arrest of a man wanted in Dinwiddie County on two counts of malicious wounding, felony domestic assault, violating a protective order and contempt of court.

  • Puerto Rico Murder Suspect Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Akron

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Akron, OH – This afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested wanted fugitive, Luis Joan Diaz-Rojas. Diaz-Rojas, 41, was wanted by the Puerto Rico Police Department for homicide.

  • Tipster Leads to the Arrest of Fugitive of the Week in Nashua

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Service is pleased to announce that an anonymous tip pointed investigators back to Nashua in the search for "Fugitive of the Week," Robert Cain.

  • U.S. Marshals Search for Wanted Child Rapist

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Detroit, MI – The U.S. Marshals Service Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team is seeking the public's help with information that will lead to the arrest of a fugitive wanted on a multi-count felony warrant for criminal sexual conduct issued by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office.

  • Rape Suspect Arrested by U.S. Marshals Task Force

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – Early this morning, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Oakwood Village Police Department arrested Detemtrius Simmons, 22. Simmons was wanted by the Oakwood Village Police Department for rape.

  • U.S. Marshals MCU Operation Fresh Start Recovers

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    New Orleans, LA – U.S. Marshals Service Eastern District of Louisiana New Orleans Task Force (USMS)-led, Missing Child Unit (MCU) Operation "Fresh Start" was conducted in the New Orleans, Louisiana metro area from January 01, 2022, until March 31, 2022, resulting in the rescue or recovery of sixteen (16) missing/endangered children.

  • Fugitive of the Week Found Stashed in Hidden Room

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Service is happy to announce that several tips led to the quick arrest of this week's "Fugitive of the Week," along with another fugitive wanted on multiple arrest warrants.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Massachusetts Man Wanted for Rape

    • For Immediate Release
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    Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Service – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force is pleased to announce the arrest of Commonwealth of Massachusetts fugitive, Fred Walker.

  • Two Missing Juveniles Recovered in Euclid

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH– Law enforcement officers are pleased to announce the recovery of two missing juveniles. Earlier today, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) located and recovered Hailey Sboukis, 15, and Malik Robertson, 15.

  • Reward for Information Leading to the Arrest of Cornell Gray

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) is offering reward money for information that directly leads to the arrest of Cornell Gray, 22. Gray is wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for a September 17, 2021 murder of a 28 year old man. Gray has a noticeable tattoo across the front of this throat.



  • Federal Escapee Apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Colorado

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Denver, CO – An inmate who had escaped from FCI Englewood in Colorado after walking away from a satellite camp at the prison was apprehended without incident by the U.S. Marshals Service from the District of Colorado and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation at approximately 11:30 am today in Grand Junction, Colorado.

  • U.S. Marshals Announce Operation Washout/Spring Cleaning Arrests

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Baton Rouge, LA – In support of the U.S. Department of Justice efforts to reduce violent crime, the Middle Louisiana Fugitive Task Force (MLFTF) of the U.S. Marshals Service conducted "Operation Washout/Spring Cleaning" targeting violent fugitives and noncompliant sex offenders during the month of March in the greater Baton Rouge area.

  • Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect Apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Memphis

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – Mary Ozier, 26, who was wanted out of Shelby County for Criminal Attempted First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Employing a Firearm with Intent to Commit a Felony was arrested by U.S. Marshals around 9 p.m. last night. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announced today. Ozier was wanted in connection to a shooting in Whitehaven last month.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Who Fled in 2016 to Avoid Trial for Child Pornography

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Des Moines, IA – After nearly six years on the run, a Des Moines man who faked his own death and fled the state to avoid a trial on child pornography charges is back in custody.

  • Federal Escapee Apprehended by U.S. Marshals

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Orlando, FL – A Rochester, NY, mobster who escaped federal custody by walking away from a halfway house near Orlando was apprehended without incident by the U.S. Marshals Service from the Southern District of Florida and the Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force at approximately 11 a.m. today in Hialeah.

  • Operation Washout Nets 27 Arrested in U.S. Marshal Service

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Fort Myers, FL – On March 31, the U.S. Marshals Service's Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force personnel from Fort Myers partnered with state and local agencies to conduct Operation Washout, a U.S. Marshals Service national initiative focused on the investigation and arrest of violent fugitives and gang members with active arrest warrants.