U.S. Marshals in Maine Arrest Man Wanted for Sex Offense in New Hampshire

Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) announce the arrest of David Ryan, 60, in Dixfield, Maine. According to authorities, in June of 2024, the Manchester, New Hampshire Police Department sought an arrest warrant for Ryan for the charge of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault (Pattern).

Based upon an investigation from the United States Marshals Service, New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force, Investigators developed information that Ryan was currently residing in Maine. Through a collaborative effort, the USMS, Maine Violent Offender Task Force was able to locate Ryan and safely apprehend him at a residence in Dixfied, Maine.

Ryan was charged as a fugitive from justice and is pending extradition back to New Hampshire.

The USMS, Maine Violent Offender Task Force received significant assistance by the USMS, New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force.

The USMS, Maine Violent Offender Task Force is comprised of members of the U.S. Marshals Service, Maine Department of Corrections, Biddeford Police Department, U.S. Customs Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Maine National Guard Counterdrug Program.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of any State or Federal Fugitive please contact the United States Marshals Service, District of Maine at MED.TIPLINE@usdoj.gov.