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

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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

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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

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    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. 

  • US MARSHALS ARREST NEW YORK MURDER SUSPECT IN FAYETTEVILLE

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    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.

  • 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. 

  • Interagency Precision: Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests High-Risk Fugitive

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    Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the successful arrest of Ernest Jenkins, 41, in Memphis, Tennessee.

  • Safer Streets, Stronger Memphis, Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Armed Gang Member

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    Memphis, Tennessee – The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the arrest of Barrington J. Harwell, 28, in Memphis, Tennessee. Harwell, a self-admitted member of the Vice Lord gang, was arrested and charged federally with Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

  • Hawaii Fugitive Wanted for Sexual AssaultArrested in Massachusetts

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    Boston, Massachusetts – The U.S. Marshals Service District of Massachusetts Fugitive Task Forcehas arrested a Hawaii fugitive who was wanted for sexual assault.

  • Justice Breaches the Door: Fugitive’s Run Ends in Lewiston with U.S. Marshals

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    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Maine announces the arrest of Dominque Bailey in Lewiston, Maine. Bailey was wanted on multiple warrants one being out of the State of Massachusetts, for three counts of Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member and Strangulation or Suffocation.

  • Suspect Wanted for Sexual Assaults Against Minors Arrested in Strongsville by U.S. Marshals

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    Cleveland, OH – Late in the afternoon on Monday, September 29, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Rafael Castellanos-Felipe, 49.  Castellanos-Filipe was wanted for multiple counts of sexual assault against children. 

  • The Dominican Republic Extradites Dominican National Fugitive Sentenced to 114 Years in Puerto Rico for 2008 Murder and Attempted Murder

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    San Juan, PR – The U.S. Marshals Service announced today the extradition of Francisco Alberto Cedeño Amparo, a convicted murderer who escaped custody in Puerto Rico, from the Dominican Republic to serve his 114-year prison sentence.

  • U.S. Marshals Celebrate 236 Years of Service to the Nation

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    Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Marshals Service celebrates its 236th anniversary. As our Nation’s first and most versatile federal law enforcement agency, the U.S. Marshals Service continues to build on a legacy of steadfast service to our country and our justice system.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Colombian Illegal Immigrant 'Hitman'

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    Dallas, TX – The United States Marshals Service - North Texas Fugitive Task Force (NTFTF) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Brayan Gonzalez Quirama on September 18, 2025, for his illegal status in the United States of America.

  • Marshals Capture State Police Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive in Pittsburgh, PA

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    Philadelphia, PA —Members of the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force arrested in Pittsburgh tonight a man wanted by the Pennsylvania State Police on charges of murder in relation to a deadly shooting that occurred October 7th, 2023, on I-95 in Upper Chichester, Delaware County.

  • U.S. Marshals, FBI Announce Results of 'Operation No Escape'

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    Atlanta, GA – The U.S. Marshals in the Northern District of Georgia and FBI Atlanta announced Sept. 19 the results of Operation No Escape, a six-week surge operation in which federal, local and state authorities teamed up to capture 177 fugitives across Georgia. 

  • U.S. Marshals Bring Back From Belize Newtown Woman Facing Animal Cruelty Charges in Bucks Co.

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    Philadelphia, PA – Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force transported from Belize a woman wanted on charges of animal cruelty in Bucks County and turned her over to the Newtown Township Police Department around 10:30 p.m. Friday.