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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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  • Violent Fugitive Wanted for Homicide and Strangulation, Arrested in Ellsworth, Maine

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    Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) announces the arrest of Ramon Smith, 33, of Massachusetts. Smith was being sought by two New England states regarding warrants issued out of the State of Connecticut for Homicide and a warrant issued out of Massachusetts for Strangulation.

  • Another Fugitive of the Week Arrested Across the Country

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    Concord, NH – The U.S. Marshals – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force is happy to announce the arrest of federal fugitive, David Hall in San Diego, California on October 6, 2021.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Federal Prisoner who Escaped from Furlough

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    Scranton, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Jason Charles Lajoie, a 45-year-old man with past addresses in Scranton and Archbald, Lackawanna County.

  • U.S. Marshals Increase Reward to $10,000 for Information on Asheville Murder Suspect

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    Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted by the Asheville Police Department on a first-degree murder charge following a Nov. 28, 2020, killing of a teenager.

  • Tips Lead to the Quick Arrest of Fugitive of the Week

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    Concord, NH – The U.S. Marshals – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force is very pleased to announce the quick arrest of Nashua Police Department fugitive, Rafael Rivera, in Manchester, New Hampshire.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Bucks County Fugitive Couple

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    Philadelphia, PA – Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force have arrested Christine Dunkowski, 47, and Albert Dunkowski, 54, both who were wanted for Flight to Avoid Prosecution and Default in Required Appearance. On October 6th, 2021, the Dunkowski's skipped out of their Bucks County trial for Endangering the Welfare of 6 of their children. The U.S.

  • First Degree Murder Suspect Caught by U.S. Marshals Task Force and Jackson Police Department

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    Jackson, TN – United States Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the arrest of Randall Lee Rose, 58, for First Degree Murder by the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Jackson Police Department.

  • U.S. Marshals Operations Return of the School Year and NO Saints and Sinners Recovers 8 Missing Endangered Children and Makes 18 Arrests of Sex Offenders

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    New Orleans, LA – U.S. Marshals Service Eastern District of Louisiana New Orleans Task Force U.S.

  • U.S. Marshals in Kanas City Announce Results of Operation Triple Beam

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    Kansas City, MO – United States Marshal Mark S. James announced today the results of Operation Triple Beam, conducted in Kansas City during the summer of 2021.

  • Fugitive of the Week Tracked Down in Lebanon, NH and Florida Fugitive Found in Milford, NH

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    Concord, NH - The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force is happy to announce the arrest of Belknap County fugitive, Logan McCallister Graham in Lebanon, New Hampshire by the U.S. Marshals – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force. Graham had just been featured yesterday as this week's "Fugitive of the Week."

  • U.S. Marshals Looking for 2 NY Men Wanted in Connection with Infant's Murder

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    Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals are looking for two New York men who are wanted in connection with an infant's murder on Dec. 3, 2019.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Seeks Murder Suspect

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    Memphis, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is seeking information for the arrest of Robert Williams.

  • New Hampshire Fugitive of the Week Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Oregon

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    Concord, NH – Yesterday, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Portland, Oregon was able to locate and arrest, "Fugitive of the Week," Lamar Linwood Clark. Upon approach to the residence, Clark attempted to flee by jumping off a rear balcony and was taken into custody as he hit the ground.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Captures Five Fugitives in One Day, Including a Murder Suspect

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    Memphis, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the arrest five individuals for felony crimes.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Captures Three Atlanta Murder Suspects

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    Memphis, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the arrest of Jamar Quarles and two juveniles for Felony Murder.

    On July 1, 2021, Kapri Ward was shot to death in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Warrants were issued for the arrests of Jamar Quarles, a 16-year-old juvenile, and a 15- year-old juvenile for this crime.

  • California Double-Homicide Suspect Arrested in Windsor Heights

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    Windsor Heights, IA – Members of the U.S. Marshals Southern Iowa Fugitive Task Force, in coordination with the Long Beach, California, Police Department, arrested a double-homicide suspect in the 7600 block of Windsor Heights September 16.

  • U.S. Marshals Service Operation Nets More Than 190 Fugitives

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    Newark, NJ – The U.S. Marshals Service has conducted a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative focusing on some of the most violent offenders throughout New Jersey. This enforcement initiative, called Operation "Clean Sweep," resulted in the arrest of more than 190 fugitives, gang members, sex offenders and violent criminals in the District of New Jersey.

  • U.S. Marshals, Pawnee County Sheriff, Looking for Dangerous Sex Offender Who Escaped From Kansas Mental Hospital

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    Kansas City, KS – The U.S. Marshals are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a dangerous sex offender who escaped June 30 from a state mental hospital in Kansas.

  • U.S. Marshals Service, Metro PD Still Seeking DC Murder Suspect

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    Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals-led Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF), along with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), is asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect in a DC murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Searching for Alleged Child Molester

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    Charleston, WV – The U.S. Marshals of the Southern District of West Virginia, the Cops United Felony Fugitive Enforcement Division (CUFFED) Task Force and the Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force are seeking the public's help in locating alleged child molester Alain L. Forget.