Failed to Appear, Found in Maine, U.S. Marshals Arrest New Hampshire Fugitive

PORTLAND, Maine - The United States Marshals Service (USMS), District of Maine, announces the arrest of Andrew D. Secord, 24, in Rockland, Maine, on an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the Merrimack County Superior Court in New Hampshire for failure to appear for an arraignment/bail hearing. Secord was wanted on charges of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault (AFSA), Second Degree Assault, two counts of Criminal Threatening, and Domestic Violence Assault.

On October 20, 2026, investigators with the U.S. Marshals Service, District of New Hampshire, received an arrest warrant for Secord. Investigators developed information indicating that Secord had fled New Hampshire and was believed to be residing at a residence in Rockland, Maine. The USMS, New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force subsequently forwarded an investigative lead to the U.S. Marshals Service, District of Maine, Maine Violent Offender Task Force requesting assistance in locating and apprehending Secord.

Through coordinated investigative efforts, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, U.S. Marshals Service fugitive investigators, working in close coordination with the Rockland Police Department, located Secord in Rockland, Maine. Investigators successfully apprehended Secord without incident. Secord is charged as a fugitive from justice pending his extradition back to New Hampshire.

The U.S. Marshals Service remains committed to its mission of locating and apprehending fugitives who attempt to evade the judicial process. Through strong interagency partnerships, coordinated investigative efforts, and the dedication of its personnel, the USMS works to ensure that individuals wanted on outstanding warrants are located and brought before the appropriate court to answer for the charges against them.

The USMS Maine Violent Offender Task Force is comprised of personnel from the U.S. Marshals Service, Maine Department of Corrections, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Maine National Guard Counterdrug Task Force.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of a state or federal fugitive is encouraged to contact the U.S. Marshals Service at MED.TIPLINE@usdoj.gov.