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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 Two New Hampshire Fugitives and Recover Three Missing Children

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    Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force is happy to report that after a lengthy investigation, State of New Hampshire fugitives, Michael Williams, 32 years-of-age and Kaitlyn Lee, 27 years-of-age were both arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Dellrose, Tennessee.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Wanted Sexual Assault Fugitive

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    Martinsburg, WV – The U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force arrested Jerry Lee Vickers, 72, of Martinsburg, West Virginia.

    Vickers was investigated by the West Virginia State Police on sexual assault charges involving a minor. The investigation resulted in a warrant being issued charging Jerry Vickers with 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a minor.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Minnesota Murder Suspect

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    Memphis, TN – A Minnesota murder suspect was arrested in West Memphis, Arkansas by the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force.

    Orlando Franklin was arrested earlier today. He had a warrant for his arrest out of Ramsey County Minnesota for 2nd Degree Murder. He is alleged to be the suspect in an April 25 shooting death in St. Paul Minnesota.

  • U.S. Marshals Offer $5k Reward for Information Leading to Capture of Father, Son Wanted for Murder of Security Guard

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    Detroit, MI – The U.S. Marshals Service Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team, in conjunction with the Michigan State Police, are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading directly to the arrest of a father and son identified as the suspects involved in the May 1 murder of a security guard at a Family Dollar store in Flint.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest West Virginia and Maryland Fugitive Ronald Wilson

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    Martinsburg, WV – Today the U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force arrested Ronald "Ronnie" Wilson, 44, of Williamsport Maryland.

  • Escaped Inmate From Federal Prison Arrested

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    San Antonio, TX – Fidel Lawrence Rodriguez was captured today by members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) after his escape from prison.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Two murder Suspects in Nine Hours

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    Memphis, TN – Two out of state murder suspects were arrested by the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force yesterday.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Federal Escapee in New York

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    Harrisburg, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Tomas Morales-Cresente, also known as Danny Rivera, a 45-year old man living in Ellenville, New York.

  • U.S. Marshals and Norfolk Police Arrest Gotti Gang Member Tinkman

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    Norfolk, VA – A joint effort between the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and Norfolk Police Department Special Operations Team resulted in the arrest of a gang member wanted by multiple jurisdictions. Akail Allen, 20, was taken into custody without incident in Norfolk this morning.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests New York Shooting Suspect in Wilkes-Barre

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    Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Alexander James Casciani McElroy – a 23-year old man with past addresses in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and Rochester, New York.

  • Joint East Fugitive Task Force Arrests Fugitive Bryce Cayde Holmes

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    Beaumont, TX – On April 22, 2020, members of the Joint East Fugitive Task Force (JETFTF) assigned to the Beaumont Division received a request from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office to adopt a fugitive case involving several felony arrest warrants issued on April 21st and 22, 2020, for subject Bryce Cayde Holmes.

  • U.S. Marshals Looking for Tinkman

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    Norfolk, VA – U.S. Marshals are asking for the public’s assistance in locating an armed and dangerous gang member wanted on firearms charges related to several incidents around Hampton Roads over the past two weeks.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Captures Memphis First Degree Murder Suspect

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    Memphis, TN – Hakeem Zeb was arrested in the St. Louis area earlier today for a February 2018 murder in Memphis, TN.

  • California Child Abductor Arrested in Golden Valley, AZ by U.S. Marshals

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    Golden Valley, AZ – On April 22, 2020 the U.S. Marshals Service led Arizona WANTED Violent Offenders Task Force, working in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), arrested a dangerous fugitive and recovered a missing child in Golden Valley, Arizona.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Eastern Shore Gang Member RJ Northan

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    Norfolk, VA – A Bloods gang member on the run from attempted murder charges in Accomack County since March 25 was captured today in Maryland. Robert "RJ" James Northan Jr., 34, was arrested as a result of an extensive multi-agency fugitive investigation.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Scranton Shooting and Pursuit Suspect in Syracuse

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    Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Quiton Marquel McCleese – a 26-year old man with no known address.

  • U.S. Marshals Offer $5,000 Reward for Information Leading to the Capture of Fugitive Murder Suspect

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    Detroit, MI – The U.S. Marshals Service Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team, in conjunction with the Dearborn Heights Police Department, are offering a reward of $5,000 for information directly leading to the arrest of a man suspected in an April 16 murder of a 64-year-old woman in Dearborn Heights.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Memphis Murder Fugitive With Help From K9 Task Force

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    Memphis, TN – Curdarreion Wilson's time on the run was cut short by the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Multi Agency Gang Unit.

    On April 06, 2020 Raymond Howard was shot to death at the 2400 block of Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. Memphis Police soon developed information that Wilson had committed the crime.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Harrisburg Wilkes-Barre Shooting Suspect

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    Harrisburg, PA – Today, U.S. Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Damel Latiek Wright – a 21-year old Scranton man.

  • Ayudando Guardians Susan and William Harris Apprehended

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    Albuquerque, NM – On April 15, 2020 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Susan and William Harris were arrested by the United States Marshals Service; District of New Mexico and the Western District of Oklahoma with the assistance of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department.