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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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  • Fugitive of the Week Arrested After Motor Vehicle Accident

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    Concord, NH – Earlier this month, U.S. Marshals – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force "Fugitive of the Week," Jonathan David Hodgman was arrested after a motor vehicle accident.

  • Fugitive Wanted on Multiple Counts of Attempted Murder Apprehended by U.S. Marshal

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    Martinsburg, WV – On June 25, 2021, members of the U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force arrested Quantrill Lowery, 21, of Martinsburg, WV. Lowery was wanted by the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office on numerous charges including two counts of attempted murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Recover Missing Endangered Child

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    Danbury CT – The U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Danbury Police Department this morning recovered a trafficked and endangered child, and in the process arrested a man suspected of assault.

    Wayne Marcell, 35, of Danbury, was arrested at 8:30 a.m. today and charged with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.

  • Narcotics Trafficker/Fugitive Located Hiding in Rural Iowa

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    Cedar Rapids, IA – U.S. Marshals arrested in Zwingle today an Illinois man who was wanted on federal charges out of Springfield, Missouri.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Maine Man and Recover Missing Persons in Virginia

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    Portland, ME– The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) announces the arrest of Oscar Geovanny Melgar-Flores, 25, on warrants issued from the State of Maine for Unlawful Sexual Contact (Class C), Unlawful Sexual Touching (Class D), and Furnishing Liquor to a Minor (Class D).

  • U.S. Marshals Join the Search for Kansas City Homicide Suspect

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    Kansas City, MO – United States Marshal Mark S. James announced today additional reward money for information leading to the capture of a person wanted for homicide.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture West Tennessee Federal Prison Escapee in East Tennessee

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    Memphis, TN – Following a joint investigation by the Marshals Service and FBI, Cecil Corey Haggins, 33, of McMinnville, TN, was arrested this afternoon by Marshals from the Eastern and Western Districts of Tennessee. Haggins and his girlfriend were both taken into custody at a hotel on Interstate Drive in Manchester, TN.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests New Jersey Homicide Suspect in Wilkes-Barre

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    Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Michael Rogers – a 23-year-old male from Elizabeth, New Jersey.

  • U.S. Marshals Offering Reward for Camden County Man

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    Philadelphia, PA – The U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force is seeking the public's assistance in apprehending Aaron Sims.

  • New Orleans Police Department, and U.S. Marshals New Orleans Task Force Arrest Moss Point, Mississippi Murder Suspect at Hotel After Five Hour Standoff

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    New Orleans, LA – The New Orleans Police Department Violent Offender Warrant Squad (NOPD VOWS) and the U.S.

  • New Hampshire U.S. Marshals Fugitive of the Week Captured by Saco Maine Police

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    Concord, NH – A short time ago, the U.S. Marshals – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force received word from the Saco Maine Police Department that this week’s "Fugitive of the Week," Hunter Edward Eaton, was just arrested.

  • U.S. Marshals 'Fugitive of the Week' Surrenders at Laconia Police Department

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    Concord, NH – Last night, the U.S. Marshals – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force received word from the Laconia Police Department that this week's "Fugitive of the Week" had surrendered at Laconia Police Department.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Captures Georgia Murder Suspect and Makes Additional Arrests

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    Memphis, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the arrest of Julian Netters for Murder and Aggravated Assault out of Gwinnett County, Georgia.

    On April 24, 2021, in Gwinnett County, Georgia, Shaquon Mckensey was shot and killed. On May 1, 2021, an arrest warrant for murder was issued for Julian Netters for this crime.

  • Berkeley County Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Arrested by Marshals Task Force

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    Martinsburg, WV – Members of the U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force arrested Sumpun Jerles, 37, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, yesterday.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Wanted in 3 Counties on Multiple Felony Warrants

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    Indianapolis, IN – The U.S. Marshals Southern District of Indiana and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force – Indianapolis Division, early today arrested a man wanted for multiple felony warrants out of Boone County, Montgomery County and Monroe County.

  • Fugitive of the Week Makes Arrangements to Appear in Court

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    Concord, NH – Last evening, the U.S. Marshals – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force was contacted by the attorney representing this week's "Fugitive of the Week," Jessica Cory Hughes. The attorney indicated that Ms. Hughes is currently in a program and they are working with the courts to get the warrant recalled and set a new date for a court appearance.

  • Task Force Arrests Bank Robbery Suspect

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    Columbus, OH – United States Marshal Peter Tobin is pleased to announce Lloyd Christian was arrested on May 20, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. The Jefferson County Municipal Court charged Christian with Aggravated Robbery charges.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Juvenile for First Degree Murder

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    Memphis, TN – U.S. Marshals have arrested a 17-year-old male for a Memphis homicide.

  • Marshals Task Force Arrest Covington Murder Suspect

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    Covington, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the arrest of Davarious Taylor for first degree murder.

    On March 11, 2021 an Andrew Terry was shot to death in Covington. On March 12 a warrant for First Degree Murder was issued for Davarious Taylor for this crime. The fugitive case was adopted by the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force.

  • Tips Lead U.S. Marshals to 'Fugitive of the Week' Hiding in Attic

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    Concord, NH – Once again, with the assistance of the public’s tips, the U.S. Marshals – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force was able to track down and arrest another fugitive. "Fugitive of the Week," Brandon Lee Lanum, was arrested around noon today hiding inside the attic of a residence located on Wiswall Road in Durham, New Hampshire.