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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 Task Force Arrests Alleged Sexual Predator

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Spokane, WA - On April 15th, 2025, the United States Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF) located and arrested Marshall Foster, 60. Foster was wanted out of Forsyth County, North Carolina for allegedly molesting his adopted daughter, who is physically disabled.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Nicaraguan Illegal Wanted for Grooming, Enticement of a Minor and Dissemination of Obscene Materials to a Minor

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Des Moines, IA - Members of the U.S. Marshals Southern District of Iowa Fugitive Task Force, assisted by U.S. Marshals in the Northern District of Iowa, arrested April 10 in Cedar Rapids a man wanted by the Iowa City Police Department on charges of grooming, enticement of a minor and dissemination of obscene materials to a minor. 

  • Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force Arrests Chicago Man for Violent Stabbing

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Chicago, IL – The U.S. Marshals Service’s (USMS) Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force (GLRFTF) and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) April 8 arrested a man for a stabbing that occurred in the Loop area of downtown Chicago March 18.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Memphis First-Degree Murder Suspect in Northern Mississippi

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – Antonio McClelland, 52, who was wanted for murder in Memphis, was arrested April 15, 2025, in Southaven, Mississippi, by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS).

  • U.S. Marshals Apprehend Man Wanted for Triple Murder

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Newport News, VA – A multi-agency fugitive investigation for a triple murder suspect from Newport News, Virginia came to an end this afternoon.  Dimair Jones, 26, was arrested in the 400 block of Cox Landing in Newport News.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Wanted for Shooting 13-Year-Old After Dispute Over Concrete

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Philadelphia, PA - Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested Keith Holmes, 43, at a family members apartment in the unit block of N. 63rd Street in Philadelphia.

  • Hit and Run Fugitive Apprehended After 78-Year-Old Woman Killed

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Philadelphia, PA - Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested in Philadelphia today a man wanted by the Philadelphia Police Department on charges of homicide by vehicle in relation to a deadly hit and run on Dec. 28, 2022, in the 3700 block of Fairmount Ave in Philadelphia.

  • Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force Surpasses 60,000 Arrests

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott announced today that the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) has surpassed 60,000 arrests. 

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Investigation Nets Three Arrests in Biddeford, Maine

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Maine, announce the arrests of multiple wanted persons on Friday, April 11th, 2025, in Biddeford, Maine. Tyler Langille, 20, was arrested on a State of Maine warrant for possession of a stolen firearm, assault, and drug possession.

  • Baker to Vegas 2025: Running to Compete, Running to Honor.

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    Description

    2025 Baker to Vegas (B2V) Challenge Cup Relay

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Honduran Illegal Wanted for Double Stabbing

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Philadelphia, PA - Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested in Upper Darby today a man wanted by the Upper Darby Police Department on charges of aggravated assault in relation to a violent double stabbing Nov. 28, 2024, in the unit block of Garrett Road in Upper Darby.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Wanted in Maryland on Multiple Charges

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC - Members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force April 8 arrested in Arlington, Virginia, a man wanted in Prince George’s County, Maryland, for multiple charges including assault first degree firearm, armed robbery, and use of a firearm in commission of a crime of violence. 

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Annapolis Murder Suspect in DC

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) April 7 arrested a man wanted by the Annapolis Police Department (APD) for a murder and related offenses.

  • U.S. Marshals Seeking Assistance in Locating Wanted Aggravated Robbery Fugitive

    • For Immediate Release
    Description
    *UPDATE: Douglas Smith was Apprehended on April 9, 2025*
  • Operation April Fool Results in the Arrest of 21 Most Wanted Individuals in Sebastian-Crawford County

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Fort Smith, AR – A three-day U.S. Marshals Service led operation in Fort Smith and the surrounding river valley area resulted in the apprehension of repeat wanted violent offenders on various state charges.

  • U.S. Marshals Apprehend Fugitive Who Killed High School Student Riding on Septa Bus

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Philadelphia, PA — Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force and arrested Zayki Davis,17, at an apartment complex in the 1000 block of West Beech Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

  • Dangerous Fugitive Arrested in Norwich

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    New Haven, CT —The U.S. Marshals, working with the Connecticut State Police Tactical Unit and the Norwich Police Department, arrested in Norwich today a man wanted on numerous charges involving firearms and probation violation.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Baltimore Murder Suspect in Massillon

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Massillon, OH – This morning, members of the US Marshals led, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Unique Thorn, 26, in Massillon, OH. Thorn was wanted through the Baltimore City Police Department for murder.

  • Multiple Fugitives Arrested Which Leads to Drug Seizure in Maine

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service in Maine announces multiple arrests while in search for a Massachusetts fugitive. Jason Whitney, 47, was arrested at his residence in Waldoboro, Maine Wednesday night, April 1st. Whitney was wanted for a weapon offense charge out of Massachusetts. While in search of Whitney at the residence, U.S.

  • Major Case Fugitive Wanted for Kentucky Murder Captured by U.S. Marshals in South Carolina

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF), in coordination with the Southern District of West Virginia, the Eastern District of Kentucky, the District of South Carolina, and the USMS Special Operations Group (SOG), arrested a West Virginia man in South Carolina on March 31. He was wanted for a 2019 murder in Kentucky.