News Releases

Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force (SERFTF) on Jan. 13 arrested a Georgia man wanted out of Clayton County on two counts of armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and aggravated assault stemming from an incident in March 2025.

MEMPHIS, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force Jan. 14 executed 51 criminal arrests, seized 13 illicit firearms and recovered four missing children.

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Washington, DC -  On Jan. 9 the Clay County (Mississippi) Sheriff’s Department requested assistance from the U.S. Marshals (USMS) Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force in locating and arresting a man wanted for multiple homicides that occurred in Clay County on the same evening, including the murder of a 7-year-old child.

Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on Jan. 14 arrested an Illinois man wanted out of Jackson County, Illinois, on firearms-related charges.

Cleveland, OH – Yesterday, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Neftali Esquilin-Lebron, 24. Esquilin-Lebron was wanted by the Puerto Rico Police Bureau – Humacao Criminal Investigation Corps for murder.

Memphis, TN – A high-speed vehicle pursuit Tuesday night resulted in a man’s death.

Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Cortez Taylor, 28.  Taylor was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

Washington, DC – The United States Marshals Service (USMS), the first federal law enforcement agency in the United States, occupies a uniquely central position in the federal justice system.

Toledo, OH – The U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) has arrested two suspects wanted in connection to a violent gang shooting in Michigan. Late in the afternoon yesterday, the task force arrested Montez White, 27. Additionally, two weeks ago on December 30, 2025, the task force arrested Tyrek Rice, 28.

Memphis, TN - The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) recovered two siblings and a toddler who were brought to safety on January 11, 2026 in a joint effort by the members of the MSTF.

Portland, ME – On Friday, January 9, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) arrested Jaime A. Oktay, 56, on a State of Oklahoma warrant for Aggravated Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and two counts of Possess, Procure, Manufacture, Sell, or Distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material.

Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force on Thursday executed 52 criminal arrests and seized 10 more illicit firearms.

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Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on Tuesday executed 67 criminal arrests and seized 10 more illicit firearms.

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Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force on Monday executed 50 criminal arrests, seized eight illicit firearms and recovered an endangered missing child.

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Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force on Jan. 3 executed 20 criminal arrests, seized six illicit firearms and located a missing child.

Memphis, TN – Since it launched in October, the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) - a multi-agency initiative to combat violent crime in Memphis composed of federal, state, and local law enforcement, as well as the Tennessee National Guard - has been focused on arresting violent criminals, clearing warrants, seizing illegal firearms, and locating missing children.

Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on New Year’s Eve executed 25 criminal arrests and seized 12 illicit firearms.

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Jesse Clark was arrested for aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape, aggravated assault, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Washington, DC - The Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force surge operation is approaching the year’s end with more than 8,000 arrests and close to 800 illicit firearms seized.

Washington, DC – Members of the U.S. Marshals Service Memphis Safe Task Force will serve as honorary co-captains for the 67th Liberty bowl on January 2, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Toledo, OH –   Late this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Marshaun Purley, 18.  Purley was wanted by the Toledo Police Department for murder and felonious assault.