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News Release

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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  • ‘It happens all the time’ - USMS Recognizes National PTSD Awareness Day

    The United States Marshals Service (USMS) acknowledges June 27th as National PTSD Awareness Day in an attempt to reduce stigmatization about the disorder.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Columbus Murder Suspect in Georgia

    Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals arrested fugitive Kenyatta Glass on June 24, 2024.

  • U. S. Marshals Capture Hampton Roads Rapper Wanted for Murder of a 10-year-old

    Norfolk, VA – A multi-agency fugitive investigation spanning several states and lasting more than 10 months came to an end this Tuesday morning.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Woman Wanted for 2022 Memphis Vehicular Homicide in Colorado

    Memphis, TN - On June 18, 2024, Tracy Totty, who was wanted for Vehicular Homicide in Memphis, Tennessee, was captured by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Colorado.

  • Memphis Woman Charged with Murder of Two-Year-Old Child Captured in Texas by U.S. Marshals

    Memphis, TN – On June 17, 2024, Sharday Bakare was captured in Texas by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) on charges related to the murder of a child in Memphis, Tennessee.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Columbus Attempted Murder Suspect

    Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) and arrested fugitive Nathaniel Evans on June 18, 2024.

  • U.S. Marshals Offering Reward for Fugitive Wanted for Homicide and Escape

    Memphis, TN – The U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Mexico in January Extradited Back to NY to Face Charges in Murder of 6-Week-Old Baby

    Syracuse, NY – A U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Alabama Murder and Escape Fugitive in Memphis

    Memphis, TN – An Alabama murder and escape fugitive, Travis Leshun Lee, 32, of Memphis, was captured by U.S. Marshals in Memphis on June 12, 2024.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Fugitive in Florida Wanted for Assaulting and Evading Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers

    Counce, TN – On June 12, 2024, U.S. Marshals captured a Kentucky man in Florida who allegedly assaulted Tennessee law enforcement officers and led them on a vehicle pursuit.

  • U.S. Marshals and Franklin County SWAT Arrest Virginia Murder Suspect

    Columbus, OH – The U.S.

  • Connecticut Fugitive Accused of Manslaughter Captured in Maine

    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) announce the arrest of Walter Lawson, 41, of Bridgeport, CT.

  • Fremont County Escapee Wanted for Attempted Murder Back in Custody After Multi-Agency Manhunt

    Colorado Springs, CO – A fugitive escapee wanted by the U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals and Area Law Enforcement Capture First-Degree Murder Fugitive; Suspect Intentionally Rams Police Vehicle During Arrest

    Memphis, TN – U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Operation Nazare Wave

    Washington, DC – A multiagency operation launched in mid-April to combat cross-jurisdictional violence that negatively impacts the communities within the National Capital Region ha

  • Maine Fugitive Arrested for Gross Sexual Assault

    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Maine announces the arrest of Nakoma Polches, 42, of Indian Township, ME.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Maine Fugitive in New Orleans, Louisiana

    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) announces the arrest of Aziayh Scott, 23, of Hammond, Louisiana.

  • NY Homicide Suspect Arrested in South Euclid by U.S. Marshals

    Cleveland, OH – Earlier this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Cesar Soto-Roman, 21.

  • $5,000 Reward Offered for Tips Leading to the Arrest of Man Charged in Shooting Death at Hampton Restaurant

    Hampton, VA – On February 14, 2024, Hampton Police responded to a restaurant on Coliseum Crossing in reference to a shooting inside the establishment.

  • USMS Task Force Investigation Leads to Arrest of Fugitive on the Run Since 2000 in Fayetteville, NC

    Las Cruces, NM – The U.S.