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Fort Smith, AR – A three-day U.S. Marshals Service led operation in Fort Smith and the surrounding river valley area resulted in the apprehension of repeat wanted violent offenders on various state charges.

Van Buren, AR – On Wednesday, January 22nd, Michael Wayne Hall of Van Buren was located and arrested without incident by the U.S. Marshals led Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force at an Amtrack Station in Orlando, Florida.

Fort Smith, AR – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is alerting the public to several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be specifically the current U.S. Marshal, which is Gary Grimes (or the U.S. Marshals Service in general).  Scam callers have been known to previously identify themselves as court officers, or other law enforcement officials.

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Fort Smith, AR – An Oklahoma man wanted by the Drug Enforcement Administration in the Western District of Arkansas on charges of distributing methamphetamine and state charges in Oklahoma of assault with a deadly weapon, distribution of a controlled substance and conspiracy has been arrested in Mexico and deported to California.

Fort Smith, AR – The U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted by the Drug Enforcement Administration in the Western District of Arkansas on charges of distributing methamphetamine and state charges in Oklahoma of assault with a deadly weapon, distribution of a controlled substance and conspiracy.

Washington, DC – Jory Worthen was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Burbank, California. Jory Worthen was wanted for two homicides that occurred in Camden, Arkansas in 2019. Worthen is accused of murdering his girlfriend Alyssa and her 4 year old son Braydon.

Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals today elevated the fugitive status of an Arkansas man who allegedly murdered his girlfriend and her 4-year-old son. Jory John Worthen, 24, is now a Marshals' 15 Most Wanted fugitive, and authorities are asking the public for information that could lead to his arrest.

Fort Smith, AR – On January 9, 2020, the U.S. Marshals led Western Arkansas Fugitive Task Force (WATF) captured Xavier Holloway Jr., 26, who was wanted by Nashville, Tennessee authorities for criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide, and possession of a weapon during a dangerous felony.