Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.
Skip to main content

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.

A female in front of podium and three people standing there
  • U.S. Marshals Elevate PA Man Wanted in Barber’s Shooting Death to 15 Most Wanted Fugitive List

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Marshals Service has added to its 15 Most Wanted list a man wanted by the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Police Department and the Middle District of Pennsylvania for assault, homicide and parole violation charges.

  • U.S. Marshals Service “Operation Essex Thunder” Results in 34 Arrests

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Newark, NJ – The U.S. Marshals Service has concluded a 3 day enforcement initiative focusing on subjects wanted out of Essex County, NJ for charges including homicide, weapons possession, robbery, failure to register, and assault.

  • The U.S. Marshals Service Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force Completes Training to Help Recognize Child Sex Trafficking Victims

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Task Force (TRVTF) recently completely 16 hours of training that focused on crimes against children. This week, instructors from the Texas Department of Public Safety traveled to Memphis and provided instruction in “Interdiction for The Protection of Children”.

  • Week-Long Fugitive Operation Conducted in Multnomah County

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Portland, OR – The United States Marshals Service, Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, in coordination with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice (Parole and Probation), Gresham Police Department, Portland Police Bureau, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) conducted Operation Safer Multnomah, a U.S

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Chester Murder Fugitive in Media, PA

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Philadelphia, PA – Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force, arrested MarlonCooper,18, in relation to a shooting which occurred on August 7th, 2021,in the 1200 block of Cover Lane in Chester, PA. A warrant for criminal homicide was issued for Cooper in January 2022. Cooper then became a fugitive, and the U.S.

  • Robbery Suspect Barricaded in Home Arrested by U.S. Marshals

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – Late this afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF), along with the Cleveland Division of Police SWAT Team, arrested Sheldon Payne, 29.

  • U.S. Marshals Apprehend Three Barry County Escapees

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Springfield, MO – Acting U.S. Marshal Scott Seeling, Western District of Missouri announces the arrest of three fugitives who escaped from the Barry County (MO) Jail on June 3, 2022, in Cassville, MO.

  • Akron Man Accused of Killing 1 Year Old Arrested by U.S. Marshals

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Akron, OH – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Latrell Wilson, 38. Wilson was wanted by the Akron Police Department for homicide.

  • Escaped Inmate at Large Arrested

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    San Antonio, TX – Lance Stephens was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) this evening on charges involving escape from a county jail and felon in possession of a firearm.

  • Three Suspects Arrested by Akron Police and U.S. Marshals for Fatal Beating of Akron Teen

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Akron, OH – This morning, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Deshawn Stafford Jr., 20 yrs, Tyler Stafford, 19 yrs, and Donovon Jones, 21 yrs. The three are wanted by the Akron Police Department for the fatal beating of Ethan Liming, 17 yrs, outside the I Promise School in Akron on June 2, 2022.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Man Charged with Murder of Girlfriend, Police Officer

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Jackson, MS – The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, and Ackerman, Mississippi, Police Department today arrested the man charged with the murder of his pregnant girlfriend and a responding Meridian police officer Thursday night.

  • Multiple Tips Point to 'Fugitive of the Week' Hiding Out in Concord

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Service – NH Joint Fugitive Task Force is very pleased that several tipsters provided information that ultimately led to the arrest of a "Fugitive of the Week" hiding out in Concord, NH.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Suspect Wanted for Homicide in High Point, North Carolina

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Albany, NY – Members of the U.S. Marshal's Albany Division of the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force today arrested a suspect involved in a North Carolina homicide in May 2019.

  • U.S. Marshal Arrest 2nd South Street Shooting Suspect

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Philadelphia, PA – The U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested June 6 a second suspect in the June 4 mass shooting incident on South Street in which three people were killed and 11 injured.

    Rashaan Vereen, 34, was taken into custody without incident around 7:30 p.m. in the 2300 block of Hemberger Street.

  • Northern District of Illinois Status of Deputy U.S. Marshal and K-9

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Chicago, IL – On Thursday, a Deputy U.S. Marshal and K-9 of the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force were shot during a fugitive operation. An ambulance from Chicago Fire Department was dispatched to the location, and the Deputy and K-9 received medical treatment for their injuries.

  • Woman Wanted in Deadly Cleveland Shooting Arrested in New York

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Brooklyn, NY – This morning, members of the U.S. Marshals Service, New York-New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force and the New York Police Department arrested Cierra Mack, 30. Mack was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

  • Atlanta Homicide Suspect Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Cleveland

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Service, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Jumel Lewis, 42. Lewis was wanted by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office in Georgia for aggravated murder.

  • Slated Fugitive of the Week Captured Prior to Feature

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Service – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force is happy to once again announce the arrest of fugitive, James Canney.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Harrisburg Homicide Suspect from June 2021 Shooting that Killed a Mother and Wounded Her Child

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Harrisburg, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Deron Derekem Scott, a 21-year-old Harrisburg man.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Accused Philadelphia Shooting Suspect in Lock Haven

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Williamsport, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Jeferson Lopes-Deandrade, a 20-year-old man formerly of Philadelphia.