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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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  • Washington State Couple on U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted Arrested in Mexico and Extradited to the United States

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington - On November 7, 2023, Deputies representing the Eastern District of Washington successfully completed their extradition mission of the first fugitive couple on the U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted list.

  • U.S. Marshals in Baton Rouge Conduct Operation Targeting Domestic Violent Offenders

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Baton Rouge, LA - As October is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the U.S. Marshals Middle Louisiana Fugitive Task Force (MLFTF) conducted an operation targeting domestic violence warrants throughout the 9 parishes within the district: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Tennessee Woman Wanted for Multiple Crimes Against a Child in Arkansas

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Savannah, TN – On November 9, 2023, U.S. Marshals captured Natalie Graves, 22, of Tennessee, who was wanted for Internet Stalking of a Child, Possession or Use of Child Sexual Abuse Material, and Sexual Grooming of a Child in Arkansas.

  • U.S. Marshals Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Mother and Baby

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    UPDATE: Missing Teen Mother and Son Found Safe

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Second Suspect in Connection With Shooting Death of Akron Man

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Canton, OH – Today, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Julian Sistrunk, 19. Sistrunk was wanted by the Akron Police Department for aggravated murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Across the Nation Conduct Halloween Operations to Keep Children and Communities Safe

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Arlington, VA – Combined efforts of the U.S. Marshals Service and several law enforcement agencies sent a strong message to sex offenders across the nation: Comply with all sex offender laws and registration requirements during the Halloween holiday.

  • Man Arrested in Connection to Murder of 16-Year-Old Euclid Boy

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Jay Shan Vance, 20. Vance was wanted by the Euclid Police Department for homicide.

  • Louisiana Murder Suspect Captured by U.S. Marshals Task Force

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – On November 1, 2023, the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force (TRVFTF) in Memphis captured Nile Ward, 26, who was wanted out of New Orleans, Louisiana for Second Degree Murder.

  • NH Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals on Texas Child Porn Charges

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Concord, NH – The U.S. Marshals Service – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force (NHJFTF) safely apprehended a Texas fugitive earlier today on West Street in Keene, NH. A Montgomery County, Texas court issued five arrest warrants on October 23 for Scott R. Powell, 50, of Keene.

  • Task Force Looking for Fugitive Wanted in Toledo and New York

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Toledo, OH – The United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) is asking for the public’s assistance in the location of 58-year-old Wilfredo Rentas of Toledo, Ohio.

  • Houston Murder Suspect Accused of Killing His Own Brother Caught by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Colorado

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Denver, CO – The U.S. Marshals Service Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF), with the assistance of the Louisville (CO) Police Department and Dept. of Homeland Security’s Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), located and arrested a Texas (TX) homicide suspect earlier this afternoon. Fugitive Cory M.

  • U.S. Marshals Recapture Metropolitan Police Department Escapee Charged With Homicide

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC – A man who escaped police custody Sept. 6 at the George Washington University Hospital was arrested today by the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force in Prince Georges County, Maryland.

    Christopher Patrick Haynes, 30, was taken into custody without incident at approximately 10:30 a.m. off of Iverson Street in Oxon Hill.

  • Alleged PA Child Rapist Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Manchester

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Concord, NH – The U.S. Marshals Service – NH Joint Fugitive Task Force safely apprehended a Pennsylvania fugitive early at a hotel on Brown Ave. in Manchester. A bench warrant for Marcus McDaniel, 37, of Coatesville, PA was issued on Monday after he did not report to jury selection at the Lycoming County Court holding his trial.

  • U.S. Marshals, Fairfax Co. PD Recapture Escapee Wanted on Multiple Charges, Including Kidnap, Assault

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC  – A man who escaped custody August 12 from the Virginia Department of Corrections while at a medical facility in Henrico County, Virginia, is back in custody today.

  • U.S. Marshals: Update in the Search for Pedro Manuel Argote

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Baltimore, MD – Law enforcement officials have located a vehicle believed to have been operated by Pedro Manuel Argote, 49, a man suspected o

  • U.S. Marshals in Memphis Capture Georgia Woman Wanted for Murder

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – On October 23, 2023, U.S. Marshals in Memphis captured a Georgia woman wanted for murder. Sirenity Hagan, 18, was being sought for a September 12th homicide in Hinesville, Georgia, that resulted in arrest warrants issued for Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Armed Robbery, and Possession of a Firearm.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Murder Fugitive in 2022 Shooting Near Roxborough High School

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Philadelphia, PA - On October 23rd, at approximately 1:45 p.m., members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force, arrested Dayron Burney-Thorn, 17, in the 200 block of West Walnut Lane in Philadelphia. Burney-Thorn was wanted for the September 27th, 2022, shooting death of a 14-year-old juvenile which occurred near Roxborough High School.

  • U.S. Marshals Searching for Fugitive Wanted for the Murder of a State Judge

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  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Escaped Inmate from State Facility

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    Description

    Canton, OH – The U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) in Canton, OH arrested Daniel Hilty (35) earlier today on charges of escape from the Canton Police Department, stemming from an incident that occurred at the state run Stark Regional Community Correction Center.

  • U.S. Marshals in Galveston Arrest California Fugitive on the Run for 35 Years for Multiple Sex Crimes

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Houston, TX - On Oct. 16, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in the Southern District of Texas arrested a man wanted in California since 1988 for rape, sexual assault and lewd and lascivious acts with a child.

    Ismael Guerra Osorio, 62, was taken into custody at a mechanic shop in Kemah, Texas, where he was working as a mechanic.