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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 Target Sex Offenders in Northern Arizona Compliance Operation

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    Phoenix, AZ – The combined efforts of the United States Marshals Service, Mohave County Probation Office, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs and White river Tribal Police led to hundreds of sex offender compliance checks and six arrests in communities across northern Arizona.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Virginia Prison Escapees in Michigan

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    Richmond, VA – Two violent felons who escaped from the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center in Chesterfield County, Virginia, are back behind bars. The Grand Rapids Fugitive Task Force apprehended both escapees this evening without incident at a hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Williamsport Sexual Assault Suspect in New Jersey

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    Williamsport, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Robert Medlar, a 49-year old man from Mount Ephraim, New Jersey.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Maryland Rape Suspect in York

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    York, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Collin Mailman, a 22-year old York man

  • Fugitive of the Week Found Sleeping on Laconia Porch

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    Concord, NH – Today's featured "Fugitive of the Week," John Arthur Cathcart, 55 years-of-age, was located sleeping on a porch on Batchelder Street in Laconia, New Hampshire. Mr. Cathcart was being sought on multiple outstanding arrest warrants issued by the Belknap County Superior Court.

  • Double-murder suspect added to U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted fugitive list

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    Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals today elevated the fugitive status of an Arkansas man who allegedly murdered his girlfriend and her 4-year-old son. Jory John Worthen, 24, is now a Marshals' 15 Most Wanted fugitive, and authorities are asking the public for information that could lead to his arrest.

  • 2018 Fugitive of the Week Arrested by Salem PD

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    Concord, NH – A November 2018 "Fugitive of the Week," Arthur F. Hackett, Jr., 55 years-of-age, was arrested in Salem (NH) by members of the Salem Police Department this past weekend. Mr. Hackett was being sought on an outstanding arrest warrant for failure to register as a sex offender.

  • Fugitives Arrested in Iowa City

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    Iowa City, IA – Two U.S. Marshals Service-led violent fugitive task forces – the Southern Iowa Fugitive Task Force (SIFTF) and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force – joined forces today with the Johnson County Drug Task Force and the Iowa City Street Crimes Unit to arrest two fugitives wanted on separate out-of-state criminal charges.

  • Fugitive of the Week Located in Massachusetts Jail

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    Concord, NH – Yesterday's featured "Fugitive of the Week," Donald Scott Fraize, Jr., 32 years-of-age, was located in-custody at the Essex County Jail in Massachusetts. Mr. Fraize was being sought on two outstanding arrest warrants. The first was issued by the Rockingham County Superior Court for failing to appear on narcotics charges and two counts of assault.

  • U.S. Marshals Looking for Two Escaped Violent Felons

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    Richmond, VA – The U.S. Marshals Service's Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force is asking for the public's assistance in finding two violent felons who escaped from the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center in Chesterfield County, Virginia, July 13.

  • Double Murder Suspect on the Run

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    Jackson, MS – The U.S. Marshals are requesting assistance from the public in locating a Mendenhall man wanted by the Simpson County Sheriff's Department on two counts of murder and multiple counts of armed robbery.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Home Invasion Robbery Suspect in the Bronx

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    Harrisburg, PA – Today, U.S. Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Nathanael Arroyo – a 19-year old man with past addresses in Carlisle.

  • Fugitive Former Alabama Police Office Arrested by U.S. Marshals in New Hampshire

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    Concord, NH – Last night, the U.S. Marshals – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force was able to locate and arrest a former Alabama police officer who was on the run from some very serious charges. Joshua Matthew Davidson, 30 years-of-age whose last known address was in Fort Deposit, Alabama, was located and arrested in an apartment on C Street in Hampton, New Hampshire.

  • U.S. Marshals Support Operation Legend in Kansas City

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    Kansas City, MO – United States Marshal Mark S. James announced today U.S. Marshals Service support to Operation Legend.

  • New York Man Wanted for Homicide Arrested by U.S. Marshals Task Force

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    Martinsburg, WV – Members of the U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force and the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NY/NJ RFTF) arrested a New York man wanted in connection to multiple murders today in Martinsburg.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Captures Three Fugitives, Including a Murder Suspect

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    Memphis, TN – The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with Shelby County Sheriff's Fugitive Apprehension Team, had a productive morning.

  • Another Fugitive of the Week Found Hiding in a Closet

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    Concord, NH – This morning, last week's "Fugitive of the Week," Nichole Rae Brackett, 31 years-of-age, was located and arrested after being found hiding in a closet of an apartment in the 100 block of Court Street in Laconia, NH. Ms.

  • DeMarco Takes Oath as New U.S. Marshal for Eastern District of NY

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    Brooklyn, NY – Vincent F. DeMarco was sworn in today as the 33rd U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of New York. Chief Judge Roslynn R. Mauskopf administered the oath of office.

  • New Hampshire Fugitive of the Week Arrested by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force

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    Concord, NH – This morning, "Fugitive of the Week," James "Sonny" Morse, 45 years-of-age, was arrested at a Medford, Mass. Hotel. Morse was considered to be an armed & dangerous fugitive with violent tendencies who was being sought on multiple outstanding arrest warrants issued out of the State of Maine including; aggravated assault (X3) and bail violations.

  • Aggravated Assault Suspect Arrested in North Carolina

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    Williamsport, PA – Today, U.S. Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Daevon Kymm Bodden – a 19-year old Lewisburg man.