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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 Washington Rape Suspect

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    Spokane, WA - Brandon Frackenpohl, 34, was arrested without incident an hour outside of Klamath Falls, Oregon, by the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force and Klamath County Sheriff deputies.

    Frackenpohl allegedly raped and molested an eight-year-old child in Airway Heights, Washington on 6/30/2024.

  • Suspect Who Shot 3 Women on Philadelphia SEPTA Bus Captured in Delaware

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    Philadelphia, PA — Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested Raphael Ezeamaka,18, at an apartment complex in the 400 block of Ramunno Drive in Middletown, Delaware.

  • Illinois Murder Suspect on U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted Fugitive List Arrested in Mexico

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    14 Most Wanted - John Panaligan (Apprehended)

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

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    Northern District of Ohio Fugitive - Tyrone Hoskins, Jr.

  • Deputy U.S. Marshal Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award at IACP Conference

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    Director Davis with IACP 40 Under 40 Award Recipient Assistant Chief Maggie Barone

  • U.S. Marshals, CT Police Arrest MA Fugitive Hiding in Woods

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    New Haven, CT — The U.S. Marshals in Connecticut, working the USMS in Massachusetts and the Connecticut State Police, today arrested a man wanted in Massachusetts on multiple charges.

    Steven Labrecque, 40, was taken into custody at a secluded campsite in Woodstock, where he is alleged to have been hiding for months.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Memphis Murder Suspect in Minneapolis

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    Memphis, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in the Western District of Tennessee and the District of Minnesota coordinated to capture a fugitive, Jaylon Remus, 25, of Memphis. Remus was wanted for first degree murder, aggravated assault, especially aggravated robbery, and reckless endangerment out of Shelby County, Tennessee.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Wanted for Two Counts of Aggravated Murder

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    Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Aric Ward, 34, who was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for two counts of aggravated murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Clarksville Murder Suspect

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    Memphis, TN – Turnity Rossell, age 22, was arrested today for First Degree Murder.

    On October 28, 2019, Clarksville Tennessee Police responded to a shots fired call in the area of 16 Hand Village Avenue, Clarksville, Tennessee. It was found that Serdyrin Brown, age 22, was shot there in an incident. He was taken for medical care and pronounced dead at the hospital.

  • $5,000 Reward for Fugitive Who Shot 3 Women on SEPTA Bus

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    **UPDATE: Raphael Ezeamaka was Apprehended on October 23, 2024, in Delaware** 

    Philadelphia, PA - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Raphael Ezeamaka, 18. 

  • Third Suspect Wanted in Shooting Death of 28-Year-Old Cleveland Woman Arrested by U.S. Marshals

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    Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Marshae Davis, 34, who was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

  • $5,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Man Wanted for Striking Officer With Vehicle and Fleeing

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    **UPDATE: Benjamin Chapman was Apprehended on October 16, 2024 in Lambertville, MI**
  • Puerto Rico Fugitive Apprehended by U.S. Marshals in North Carolina

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    San Juan, PR – The U.S. Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force in Raleigh, North Carolina, working with the Franklin County (NC) Sheriff’s Office, and the Puerto Rico Violent Offenders Task Force (PRVOTF), apprehended this morning a man wanted in Puerto Rico on charges of first-degree murder and weapons offenses.  

  • Abducted Minor Recovered by U.S. Marshals in Puerto Rico

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    San Juan, PR – On October 10, the U.S. Marshals Service Puerto Rico Violent Offenders Task Force (PRVOTF), acting on a lead from the District of Connecticut, successfully recovered an abducted minor.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Wanted in Fatal Hit-And-Run of 14-Year-Old Girl

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    Philadelphia, PA — Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested Marvin Wicker, 40, in the unit block of W. Coulter Street in Philadelphia. Wicker was wanted by the Philadelphia Police Department for Homicide by Vehicle and related charges, in relation to a September 26th incident at 66th and Haverford Avenue.

  • Ohio Sex Offender arrested by U.S. Marshals in Puerto Rico

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    San Juan, PR – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Puerto Rico Violent Offenders Task Force (PRFTF) and members of the Puerto Rico Police Department Extradition Unit apprehended in Ponce Oct. 7 a man wanted in Ohio on charges of attempted rape and gross sexual imposition.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Serial Rapist in Washington

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    Washington, DC – The U.S.

  • 40 Fugitives Arrested During Fugitive Operation in Maine

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    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), District of Maine, along with Lewiston and Biddeford, Maine Police Departments announce the arrest of 40 fugitives after the conclusion of a one-month long initiative called “Operation Triple Beam.”

  • U.S. Marshals, Asheville PD Looking for NC Man Charged With Fatal Stabbing

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    Washington, DC - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Carolina Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF) and Asheville Police Department are seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted in Asheville in connection to a fatal stabbing Oct. 3. 

  • Man Accused of Shooting and Then Setting Victim on Fire Arrested by U.S. Marshals

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    Cleveland, OH – This morning, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Michael H. Hurley, 37.  Hurley was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.