News Releases

Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force has arrested Lamark Boykin, 24, on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Driving Under the Influence following a recent investigation connected to a serious fleeing and eluding incident earlier this month.

Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces today that it has seized more than 650 illegally possessed firearms since the initiative began, marking a milestone in the ongoing effort to reduce violent crime and enhance public safety across Memphis.

Tallahassee, FL - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), in conjunction with numerous law enforcement partners, led a missing child operation in December that resulted in the recovery and location of 43 critically missing children from 14 counties across North Florida.

Philadelphia, PA - Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested Troy Johnson, 30, in the 5400 block of Norfolk Street in Philadelphia. Johnson was wanted by the Allentown Police Department for 3rd degree murder in relation to a November 21st hit and run in the 2400 block of S. fourth street in Allentown.

Tulsa, OK - The U.S. Marshals (USMS) Northern Oklahoma Violent Crimes Task Force, in coordination with the U.S Marshals Western District of Missouri and the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, today located and arrested in Elkland, Missouri, an Oklahoma pastor accused of raping and molesting underage girls since the 1970s.

Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force today arrested Eric Wilkerson, age 43, in the area of East Hickory Bluffs in Memphis on a warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder.

Russellville, AR – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Fugitive Task Force in the Western District of Arkansas arrested Ronald Thomas, 34. Thomas was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

Corpus Christi, TX — On Dec. 12, the United States Marshals Service (USMS) in the Northern District of Texas, working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Grand Prairie Police Department, arrested Cesar Molina-Lopez, a criminal alien fugitive and confirmed member of Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Jackson, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested West Tennessee fugitive, Dureico McKinnie, in California.

Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces that more than 400 affiliated gang members have been arrested since its launch.

Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Camron Phillips, 21 and Christian Gonzalez, 22.  Both were wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

Corpus Christi, TX – On Dec. 12, the United States Marshals Service (USMS) in the Northern District of Texas, working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Grand Prairie Police Department, arrested Cesar Molina-Lopez, a criminal alien fugitive and confirmed member of Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of Lakeva Anderson, 20, and Eddie Scott, 18, on multiple felony charges including:

Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of three individuals following separate traffic stops conducted by Task Force members:

Memphis, TN – Today, the Memphis Safe Task Force is announcing that more than 4,000 arrests have been made since the launch of the initiative, underscoring a sustained commitment to reducing violent crime and protecting the most vulnerable in Memphis neighborhoods.

Since the beginning, Task Force operations have resulted in:

Memphis, TN - The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the successful arrest of Dande Ashby, 23, in the murder case of Adrien Prewitt.

At 7:40 p.m. on Thursday December 11, 2025, members of the Memphis Safe Task Force arrested Ashby in the 1600 block of Commerce Parkway in Horn Lake, Mississippi.

Cleveland, OH – Late this afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) attempted to arrest Dionte Hawthorne Jr., 24.  Hawthorne was wanted by the Brooklyn Police Department for attempted murder.

Pecos, TX – Members of the U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force last week arrested an individual who was sought for a homicide in Ward County, Texas. 

David Eugene Biggerstaff, 68, was arrested for a murder that stemmed from an incident in Barstow, that occurred in 2018 and was initially ruled a suicide. 

Philadelphia, PA - The U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force apprehended Tyvine Jones, 25, at an apartment complex on Lansdowne Avenue in Delaware County. Jones, a member and alleged hitman of the “Blumberg” gang, was wanted for three separate Philadelphia murders.

Cleveland, OH – Early this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Dominick Newby, 20, and Jayshawn Collins, 19.  Both men were wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for murder.