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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 Charge Man in 'Young Dolph' Murder Fugitive Investigation

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force (TRVFTF) have charged Shundale Barnett, 27, with state charges of Accessory After the Fact to First Degree Murder, Criminal Attempt to Commit First Degree Murder, and Theft of Property $10,000 to $60,000.

  • Fugitive of the Week Arrested in Vermont

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Concord, NH – The U.S. Marshals – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force is very happy to announce the very quick arrest of the second "Fugitive of the Week" of 2022.

  • U.S. Marshals and Flagstaff Police Department Arrest Man Wanted for Murder

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Flagstaff, AZ – A fugitive from Birmingham, Alabama was arrested by the United States Marshals Service, and the Flagstaff Police Department, in Flagstaff, AZ on January 12, 2022.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Justin Johnson, Suspect Wanted for 'Young Dolph' Murder

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Face phot of male fugitive Justin Johnson - CapturedMemphis, TN – After a coordinated investigation by the U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals Offering up to $5,000 for Michigan Man Suspected of Double Murder

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Face photo of male fugitive Christopher Lewis GreerDetroit, MI – The U.S.

  • U.S Marshals Offer $5,000 for 5 Violent Suspects

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    Description

    Chicago, IL - The U.S. Marshals are seeking the public's help in locating five violent fugitives wanted by the Lake County Sheriff's Office on multiple charges, including murder, kidnapping and rape, and are offering up to $5,000 for information leading directly to their arrest.

  • Ten Year Sex Crimes Fugitive Returned to the U.S. After Apprehension in Mexico

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Phoenix, AZ – This evening, Luis Aguirre, 46, was extradited back to the United States after his arrest in Chihuahua, Mexico. Aguirre, who had a warrant for his arrest from 2011, was wanted by the Goodyear Police Department for molestation of a child, sexual abuse, and sexual conduct with a minor.

  • Fall Operation Boo Dat 2021 Recovers Five Missing/Endangered Teens and Makes Thirty Arrests Across New Orleans Metro Area

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    New Orleans, LA – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) New Orleans Task Force (USMS Eastern District of Louisiana) sponsored its annual Operation Boo Dat 2021 from mid-October to December 24, 2021. The partnership between New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO), Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO), Louisiana State Police (LSP), and U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals Offering up to $10K for Info Leading to Spokane Fraudster’s Capture

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Marshals are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the capture of a man wanted in the Eastern District of Washington on a failure to appear on a significant multimillion dollar fraud case.

  • Okla. Meth Distributor Wanted by DEA in Ark. Arrested in Mexico, Deported to Calif.

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Fort Smith, AR – An Oklahoma man wanted by the Drug Enforcement Administration in the Western District of Arkansas on charges of distributing methamphetamine and state charges in Oklahoma of assault with a deadly weapon, distribution of a controlled substance and conspiracy has been arrested in Mexico and deported to California.

  • Felony Murder Suspect Apprehended by U.S. Marshals Near Nashville

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Jackson, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the capture of Zion Maliek Hobson, 20, on charges of Felony Murder, Attempted First-Degree Murder, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony that occurred in Jackson.

  • Task Force Arrests Murder Suspect

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Columbus, OH – United States Marshal Peter Tobin is pleased to announce Teona Brooks was arrested November 9, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois. Brooks was wanted by the Columbus Police Department on warrants issued July 23, 2021, from the Franklin County Municipal Court charging Brooks with murder.

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

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the capture of Ozar Odell Faulkner on charges of First-Degree Murder that occurred in Memphis. Faulkner is a suspect from a homicide that took place at a carwash off North Hollywood Street on August 3, 2021.

  • U.S. Marshals Offering Reward of $5,000 for Information on Oklahoma Meth Distributor

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Fort Smith, AR – The U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted by the Drug Enforcement Administration in the Western District of Arkansas on charges of distributing methamphetamine and state charges in Oklahoma of assault with a deadly weapon, distribution of a controlled substance and conspiracy.

  • Fugitive of the Week From Belknap County Arrested in Manchester

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Concord, NH - The U.S. Marshals - New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force is very pleased to announce the arrest of Belknap County fugitive, Ryan Christopher Devlin in Manchester, NH on October 31, 2021.

  • Statement by the U.S. Marshals Service

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, D.C. – During the week of October 18, the U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia conducted an unannounced inspection of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DC DOC) facilities that house several hundred detainees who are facing charges in the U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals Announce the Results of Halloween Compliance Checks

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Kansas City, MO – United States Marshal Mark S. James announced today the results of Halloween night sex-offender registry compliance checks in Greene, Buchanan, and Clinton Counties.

  • Violent Fugitive Wanted for Homicide and Strangulation, Arrested in Ellsworth, Maine

    • For Immediate Release
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    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) announces the arrest of Ramon Smith, 33, of Massachusetts. Smith was being sought by two New England states regarding warrants issued out of the State of Connecticut for Homicide and a warrant issued out of Massachusetts for Strangulation.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Federal Prisoner who Escaped from Furlough

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Scranton, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Jason Charles Lajoie, a 45-year-old man with past addresses in Scranton and Archbald, Lackawanna County.

  • U.S. Marshals Increase Reward to $10,000 for Information on Asheville Murder Suspect

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted by the Asheville Police Department on a first-degree murder charge following a Nov. 28, 2020, killing of a teenager.