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U.S. Marshals Service
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.
Memphis, TN – Earlier this evening, the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Dorjan Churchman on two First Degree Murder warrants and four Aggravated Assault warrants. This was done in conjunction with the Shelby County Sheriff's Fugitive Apprehension Team, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Canton, OH – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Tobiah Harshaw. Harshaw is wanted by the Canton Police Department for homicide. According to the Canton Police Department, on June 24, 2020, they responded to a shooting in the 1000 block of 5th St. SW, Canton.
Houston, TX – Juan Toribio Guevara was captured Wednesday by members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force (GCVOTF) in Houston, Texas after being a fugitive on the run for more than 19 years.
Jackson, TN – The Jackson Police Department in cooperation with the United States Marshals Service conducted a compliance operation, Just Diligence, of 104 registered sex offender residing in Jackson, Tennessee on August 4, 2020. During that operation one offender was indicted and arrested for residing in the state after not reporting his move from Buffalo, New York.
Jackson, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announced today the capture of Sandra Gayton who was wanted by the Jackson Police Department for a Homicide which occurred August 7, 2020. During that incident officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing near the area of McMillan Towers apartment complex.
New Orleans, LA – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) New Orleans Task Force and Louisiana State Police (LSP), located and arrested fugitive, John Henry Bartholomew Jr. (32 years old), hiding out at a motel on Highway 182 in Morgan City, Louisiana. He had been featured on local New Orleans metro area news as a fugitive and was aware that law enforcement was looking for him.
Memphis, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the arrests of Kimberly Jordan, Phyllis Jones, and Dedricz Perry for Reckless Homicide.
On April 22, Doris Arrington was killed by four unsecured dogs. This occurred at the 1200 block of Capital Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee.
Denton, TX – On August 3, 2020 the Denton Police Department, along with the United States Marshals Service, and partnering agencies conducted operation "Denton 2020," a two-day city-wide sex offender compliance check, which yielded contacts with 146 registered sex offenders.
Concord, NH – This afternoon, last week's featured "Fugitive of the Week," Trisha Marie Ricker, 34 years-of-age was located and arrested at a hotel in the 3000 block of Lafayette Road in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Ms. Ricker was being sought on multiple outstanding arrest warrants issued by both the Rockingham County Superior Court and the Rochester District Court.
Birmingham, AL – The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a man who escaped from an Alabama jail July 31.
Jackson, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the arrest of Brandon Purdy. Madison County issued several warrants for the arrest of Purdy, including: Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule 1, Heroin and Fentanyl, Schedule 2, Suboxone Strips, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.
New Orleans, LA – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Eastern District of Louisiana New Orleans Task Force is requesting public assistance in locating New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) fugitive, Roland Nelson Jr.
Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals in Central California have arrested a Michigan man convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls who has been on the run for more than 20 years and was profiled in March in an episode of the TV series "in Pursuit with John Walsh."
Concord, NH – Early this morning, last week's featured "Fugitive of the Week," Adam John Montrose, 40 years-of-age, was located living in a camper on cleared lot in the 200 block of High Street in North Berwick, Maine. Mr. Montrose was being sought on multiple outstanding arrest warrants issued by both the Strafford County Superior Court and the NH Parole Board.
Memphis, TN – At the direction of the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Marvin Crigler was arrested in St. Louis earlier today for Vehicular Homicide, DWI, Vehicular Assault and Aggravated Assault. These charges stem from an incident on November 6, 2019. A deadly accident occurred near Arlington TN on I-40 near exit 26.
Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals are holding an online auction starting July 30 for 126 lots of minor assets from the fraudulent Fyre Festival planned by William "Billy" McFarland that was scheduled to occur in the Bahamas in 2017.
Memphis, TN – Tonight July 29, 2020, at approximately 20:30 hours, the United States Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with ATF, Shelby County Fugitive Apprehension Team, and Memphis Police Department, arrested Terrell Darnell Jones (Date of Birth:05/31/1991) at a residence near the 2700 block of N. Watkins.
Memphis, TN – Last night, July 27, the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Sheldon Gibbs. Gibbs had warrants for his arrest out of Panola County, MS for First Degree Murder.
Scranton, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Jahquell Carter, a 24-year old man from Jersey City, New Jersey.
Concord, NH – Early July's featured "Fugitive of the Week," Ricky Alan Davis Jr. self-surrendered to the Strafford County Sheriff's Office yesterday. Mr. Davis was being sought on multiple outstanding arrest warrants issued by Strafford County and New Hampshire Parole Board.