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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 Arrest New Jersey Escapee in Mason, OH

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Mason, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), U.S Marshals New York New/Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NY/NJRFTF), Mason Police Department, and Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested fugitive Oderi Caldwell this afternoon.

  • U.S. Marshals Apprehend Violent Offender

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Columbia, SC – The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF), in coordination with the West Columbia Police Department, located and safely arrested on March 22 a man wanted by the West Columbia Police Department (PD) for attempted murder.    

  • U.S. Marshals Service Warns of Phone Scams - Cleveland, Ohio

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is alerting the public of several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. During these calls, scammers attempt to collect a fine in lieu of arrest due to a claim of identity theft, failing to report for jury duty, or other civil process issues.

  • U.S. Marshals and Franklin County SWAT Arrest Columbus Murder Suspect

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

     Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team arrested fugitive Wayne Romine this morning.  

  • U.S. Marshals Add Alabama Man to 15 Most Wanted Fugitives List

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has elevated to its 15 Most Wanted fugitives list a man wanted by Alabama authorities for murder, kidnapping, and burglary.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Subject Wanted for Rape of a Juvenile

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Akron, OH - Early this morning, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Akron Police Department arrested Sher Bahadur Bhujel, 28. Bhujel was wanted by the Akron Police Department for rape of a juvenile.

  • U.S. Marshals, WV State Police Announce Results of Operation Early Spring

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Huntington, WV - The U.S. Marshals Southern District of West Virginia CUFFED Task Force and West Virginia State Police have just concluded a weeklong operation targeting non-complaint sex offenders in Cabell County, as well as surrounding areas. 

  • Williamson County Resident Deported from Mexico to Face Lengthy Prison Sentence in Texas

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Austin, TX – The U.S. Marshals, working with Mexican officials, coordinated the March 21 deportation of a Williamson County resident who was sought by authorities when he failed to appear for trial on an indictment for unlawful possession of a firearm.   

  • U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force Arrests Manhattan Murder Suspects in York, Pennsylvania

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Scranton, PA – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Fugitive Task Force of the Middle District of Pennsylvania arrested two murder suspects early Friday morning on March 22, 2024.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Blair County Escapee in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Philadelphia, PA - Isaiah Tilghman, 33, who escaped from the Blair County Prison in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on December 3rd, 2023, has been captured. The Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force in Philadelphia apprehended Tilghman at 11:00 a.m. in the 3300 block of Aramingo Avenue in Philadelphia.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Hedgesville Man Wanted for Malicious Assault, Witness Intimidation

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Martinsburg, WV – The U.S. Marshals Mountain State Task Force today arrested Hedgesville man wanted in Berkeley County for malicious or unlawful assault and intimidation of a witness.

    Ashton Ruppenthal, 18, was charged March 7 in relation to a Berkeley County case involving the “Get Money by Any Means” gang.

  • USMS Works to Increase Female Recruits

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Eighteen months ago, the United States Marshals Service (USMS) committed to increasing the number of women recruits in their training classes. Since then, the agency has been working to recruit more women as well as taking a look inside the organization to better support existing employees.

  • 4th Suspect in Philadelphia Bus Stop Shooting Arrested in Virginia

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    Philadelphia, PA - Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force and members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force today arrested the final suspect wanted in the March 6 shooting incident at a Septa bus stop in which eight juveniles were injured.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Wanted for a Year-Old Cleveland Homicide

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Kemar Wallace, 38, who was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Man Wanted for Crime Against Minor

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Toledo, OH – The United States Marshals Service (USMS), Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kevin Javon Jordan, 21. Jordan is wanted by the Toledo Police Department for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Jordan allegedly crawled through a bedroom window and then engaged in unlawful sex with a minor.

  • CA Domestic Violence, Rape Suspect Arrested in WI Convenience Store

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Dublin, CA – The U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force (PSWRFTF)in northern California, with assistance from the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force (GLRFTF) Green Bay and Madison divisions, arrested on March 15 in Waucapa, Wisconsin, a Dixon man wanted on multiple warrants for domestic violence and rape. 

  • Multiagency Team Arrests Sex Offender Living Deep in Louisiana Swamp

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Baton Rouge, LA - On Feb. 8, the U.S. Probation and Parole Office in the Middle District of Louisiana requested the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Middle Louisiana Fugitive Task Force (MLFTF) in locating and arresting a man wanted on active warrants, including supervised release violations.

  • USMS Fallen Heroes Honor Run 2024

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    Description

    On March 8, 2024, members of U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) districts across the country participated in the USMS Fallen Heroes Honor Run. This nationwide event, now in its eighth year, honors the brave law enforcement officers across the country who made the ultimate sacrifice.

  • U.S. Marshals Offering Reward for Fugitive Wanted for Rape of a Child and Federal Supervised Released Violation

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    Memphis, TN – The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for Quentin Scott. Scott has a warrant for his arrest in Somerville, Tennessee for Rape of a Child and a warrant for Supervised Release Violation on an underlying federal drug charge.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Rhode Island Fugitive In Maine

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) announces the arrest of Tyler Perry, 29, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island.