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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 National Violence Reduction Operation Captures More Than 1,500 Fugitives

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington – The U.S. Marshals Service has concluded a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative aimed at combating violent crime in 10 cities with a significant number of homicides and shootings.

  • U.S. Marshals-led Operation North Star – Baltimore Targets Violent Criminals

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Baltimore, MD – The U.S. Marshals Service has concluded a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative aimed at combating violent crime in 10 cities with a significant number of homicides and shootings.

  • National Law Enforcement Collaboration Takes Place in Washington D.C.

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, D.C. – During the month of June, the U.S. Marshals Service’s Superior and District Courts, and the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, partnered with several agencies to lead Operation North Star D.C., a national initiative focused on the investigation and arrest of violent fugitives operating within the Washington D.C. area.

  • U.S. Marshals Operation North Star Results in 164 Arrests and 46 Firearms Seized Across New Orleans Metro Area

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    New Orleans, LA – Operation North Star, a nation-wide U.S. Marshals Service operation focused on violent crime reduction, was conducted in 10 cities (Chicago, Washington D.C., New York City, Memphis, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Houston, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, and Baltimore) over a 30-day period, spanning the month of June.

  • U.S. Marshals National Operation Nets More Than 190 Fugitives in Los Angeles

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Los Angeles, CA – The U.S. Marshals Service has conducted a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative focusing on the country’s most violent offenders in 10 cities.

    This 30-day initiative, called Operation North Star (ONS), resulted in the arrest of 192 fugitives, gang members, sex offenders and violent criminals in the Los Angeles City area.

  • Local Hip Hop Artist (POWER$$$) Wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Norfolk, VA – The United States Marshals Service is seeking the public’s help in locating William “Mike” Burgess (45), who is wanted on a Federal Firearms Charge.

  • Kaitlin Armstrong Captured in Costa Rica

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Austin, TX – The Austin woman accused of killing world class cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson May 11 has been captured in Costa Rica.

  • Investigation Leads to the Arrest of 'Fugitive of the Week' at Rochester Motel

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Concord, NH – This morning, the United States Marshals Service – NH Joint Fugitive Task Force is happy to announce the arrest of today’s featured “Fugitive of the Week.”

  • U.S. Marshals Offer $10K Reward for Child Rapist on the Run Since 2000

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

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  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrest Dyer County Suspect in Henderson County Vehicular Homicide on Interstate-40

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Jackson, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the arrest of Marlon Tipton, 46, of Dyersburg, Tenn., on charges of Vehicular Homicide related to an April 10, 2022, crash in Henderson County, Tenn.

  • Surveillance Leads to the Arrest of 'Fugitive of the Week'

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Service – NH Joint Fugitive Task Force is happy to announce the arrest of yet another “Fugitive of the Week” this morning.

  • More Tips Point to Another 'Fugitive of the Week” Hiding Out in Maine

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Service – NH Joint Fugitive Task Force is very pleased to announce that another “Fugitive of the Week” was arrested Friday morning in York, Maine based on your tips.

  • Missing Fort Myers Children Recovered in Nuevo Leon, Mexico

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Fort Myers, FL - The U.S. Marshals Service Mexico Foreign Field Office and the Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force from Fort Myers partnered with state and local agencies to locate and recover two missing and endangered children in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, June 23.

  • U.S. Marshals Elevate PA Man Wanted in Barber’s Shooting Death to 15 Most Wanted Fugitive List

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Marshals Service has added to its 15 Most Wanted list a man wanted by the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Police Department and the Middle District of Pennsylvania for assault, homicide and parole violation charges.

  • The U.S. Marshals Service Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force Completes Training to Help Recognize Child Sex Trafficking Victims

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Task Force (TRVTF) recently completely 16 hours of training that focused on crimes against children. This week, instructors from the Texas Department of Public Safety traveled to Memphis and provided instruction in “Interdiction for The Protection of Children”.

  • U.S. Marshals Service “Operation Essex Thunder” Results in 34 Arrests

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Newark, NJ – The U.S. Marshals Service has concluded a 3 day enforcement initiative focusing on subjects wanted out of Essex County, NJ for charges including homicide, weapons possession, robbery, failure to register, and assault.

  • Robbery Suspect Barricaded in Home Arrested by U.S. Marshals

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – Late this afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF), along with the Cleveland Division of Police SWAT Team, arrested Sheldon Payne, 29.

  • Week-Long Fugitive Operation Conducted in Multnomah County

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Portland, OR – The United States Marshals Service, Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, in coordination with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice (Parole and Probation), Gresham Police Department, Portland Police Bureau, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) conducted Operation Safer Multnomah, a U.S

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Chester Murder Fugitive in Media, PA

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Philadelphia, PA – Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force, arrested MarlonCooper,18, in relation to a shooting which occurred on August 7th, 2021,in the 1200 block of Cover Lane in Chester, PA. A warrant for criminal homicide was issued for Cooper in January 2022. Cooper then became a fugitive, and the U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals Apprehend Three Barry County Escapees

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Springfield, MO – Acting U.S. Marshal Scott Seeling, Western District of Missouri announces the arrest of three fugitives who escaped from the Barry County (MO) Jail on June 3, 2022, in Cassville, MO.