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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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  • D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force Reaches Milestones

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, D.C — The combined federal and local effort to Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful have reached the milestones of over 5,000 arrests and the seizure of more than 500 guns as part of a historic collaboration to restore public order and safety in Washington, D.C.

  • 17-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED FOR MURDER OUTSIDE OF A CONVENIENCE STORE

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, Ohio — Late this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Royal King, 17. King was wanted by the juvenile division of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas for aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle and carrying a concealed weapon.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Recovers Missing Child

    • For Immediate Release
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    Memphis, Tennessee — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the recovery of a missing child. At approximately 12:30pm on October 27, 2025, the Memphis Safe Task Force recovered a missing child in Shelby County, Tennessee, who was reported missing by family members on October 12, 2025.

  • Pennsylvania Fugitive Wanted for Murder Captured in Massachusetts

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    Boston, Massachusetts — The U.S. Marshals Service District of Massachusetts Fugitive Task Force has arrested a Pennsylvania fugitive who is wanted for murder in the first degree.

  • Child Murder Suspect is Behind Bars

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    Memphis, Tennessee — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the successful arrest of Jalen Thomas, 19, in Memphis, Tennessee.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Two of Six Downtown Assault Suspects

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    Memphis, Tennessee — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the successful arrest of Jaterion Fifer, 18, and Christian Riddick 19, in Memphis, Tennessee.

  • Wanted for Crimes Against Children, Fugitive Arrested Within 24 Hours of Memphis Safe Task Force Lead

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    Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Terry Milius, 75, in Pensacola, Florida, stemming from a warrant issued out of Shelby County, Tennessee. Milius is charged with: 

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Agents Pivot from Enforcement to Emergency Aid in Life-Saving Interagency Response

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    Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Safe Task Force saved a 30-year-old man’s life last night following a suspected opioid overdose in the 2700 block of Airways Boulevard. While executing an unrelated search warrant stemming from a vehicle stop, Task Force members were interrupted by a distraught individual who emerged from a nearby motel room, urgently pleading for help.

  • From Drug Partners to Cellmates, Memphis Task Force Delivers Double Arrest

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    Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of Darrious McCraven, 35, and Marcus McCraven, 42, following a coordinated enforcement operation in Memphis, Tennessee.

  • UPDATE & ARREST MADE: Memphis Safe Task Force Responds to Fatal Shooting and Subsequent Discovery in Memphis Neighborhood.

    • For Immediate Release
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    Memphis, Tennessee – At approximately 1:30 a.m. on October 22, the Memphis Safe Task Force responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of Helsley Street. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim who was pronounced deceased on the scene from an apparent gunshot wound.

  • SUSPECT WANTED FOR HIGHLAND SQUARE HOMICIDE ARRESTED

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    Akron, Ohio – Early this morning, members of the United States Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF), along with members of the Akron Police Department (APD) arrested Deshawn Stafford, 24.

  • Three Strikes, In Custody: Violent Gang Member Captured by Memphis Safe Task Force

    • For Immediate Release
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    Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Francisco Lopez-Altamerana, 38, in Memphis, Tennessee. Lopez-Altamerana, a documented Los Sureños gang member, was taken into custody on October 22nd, near Jackson Avenue and charged with multiple state warrants, including: 

  • Unmatched Reach: Memphis Safe Task Force Delivers Justice For Victims

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    Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Kevin L. Brown, 23, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Brown was taken into custody on one count of First- Degree Murder and two counts of Employing a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.

  • You Cannot Outrun Justice or Accountability From The Memphis Safe Task Force

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    Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Demarious Moore, 33, in Memphis, Tennessee. Moore was taken into custody early this morning and charged with Felony Evading and two counts of Kidnapping.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Seizure and Two Arrests

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    Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of Alan Martinez-Deanda, 23, and Jose Felipe-Baeza-Garcia, 23, following a traffic stop in the area of Shelby Drive in Memphis, Tennessee. 

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Memphis Murder Suspect

    • For Immediate Release
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    Clarksville, Tennessee – A U.S. Marshals task force in Nashville, working a collateral lead from the USMS in Memphis, today arrested a Memphis man wanted for first-degree murder. 

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Responds to Fatal Shooting and Subsequent Discovery in Memphis Neighborhood

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, Tennessee – At approximately 1:30 a.m. this morning, the Memphis Safe Task Force responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of Helsley Street. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim who was pronounced deceased on the scene. 

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Targets the Armed and Dangerous, Arresting Four in Violent Offender Sweep

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    Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrests of four individuals following the execution of a search warrant at a residence near Washburn Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee on the afternoon of October 20th. 

  • Relentless Pursuit: Memphis Task Force Pressure Forces Surrender in Violent Assault Case

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    Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Anquanette Burnside, 24, in Memphis, Tennessee, on charges of Criminal Attempted First-Degree Murder. Burnside surrendered to authorities following the persistent and coordinated investigative efforts of the Memphis Safe Task Force. 

  • US MARSHALS ARREST NEW YORK MURDER SUSPECT IN FAYETTEVILLE

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    Description

    Fayetteville, AR – Tuesday afternoon around 4:00 pm, the US Marshals Service arrested Rephayah OSELMO in Fayetteville, Arkansas. OSELMO was wanted by the State of New York for Murder in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon.