News Releases

Washington, DC - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP announce today that they have entered into a settlement agreement in Fogg v. Garland, EEOC No.

Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested fugitive Joseph Bryan Howard on September 25, 2023, on an outstanding arrest warrant from Columbus.

Cleveland, OH – This week, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Kiarah Bonner, 22, Johnae Bonner, 20, Donajia Bonner, 19, and Brandon Reed, 18. All four were wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for the same homicide.

Albuquerque, NM – On September 21, 2023, the U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico – Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team (USMS-SWIFT) arrested Steven Banda, 48, who was wanted out of Torrance County, NM for an open count of Murder, that occurred in Moriarty, NM on September 3, 2023.

Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) and Columbus Division of Police SWAT arrested fugitives Levander Davis and De’Andre Davis on September 21, 2023, on outstanding arrest warrants.

Philadelphia, PA — Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested Mario Che-Tiul, 34, for escape and related charges, at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the unit block of Gap Newport Pike in Avondale, PA. Che-Tiul and six other inmates escaped a Barry County jail on June 1st, 2023. It is alleged the escapees violently attacked two correctional officers before fleeing.

Memphis, TN – Violent fugitives, wanted for crimes from murder to robbery in the city of Memphis, have been arrested as part of the U.S. Marshals’ Operation North Star III (ONS III), which spanned 20 cities over a three-month period.

Kansas City, MO – The U.S. Marshals Service concluded its latest high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III). The focus of this 20-city collaborative enforcement initiative resulted in 4,455 fugitive arrests.

Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 4,455 violent fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III).

Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service arrested 4,455 violent fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III).

New York – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 4,455 violent fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III).

Cleveland, OH – Beginning back in June of this year 20 cities were targeted to conduct Operation North Star III (ONS III). The 20 cities impacted, including the city of Cleveland, were cities that participated in the first two rounds of Operation North Star.

Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), assisted by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Special Response Team (SRT), arrested fugitive Quran Boston on September 19, 2023, on an outstanding arrest warrant.

Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Anthony Lewis, 37, and a 17-year-old male. Lewis and the 17-year-old male were both wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for two separate homicides.

Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), Franklin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, and Springfield Police Division arrested fugitive Jerrel Fleming on September 13, 2023, on an outstanding arrest warrant.

Tiptonville, TN – On September 8th, 2023, U.S. Marshals, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and Tiptonville Police Department captured an Illinois murder fugitive in West Tennessee.

Euclid, OH – Yesterday afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Alphonso Jones, 29. Jones was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

Bridgeport, CT – A murder suspect who fled to Jamaica was extradited back to Bridgeport Thursday to face the charges against her.  

Hudson, OH – Today, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Ahmere Morriss, 20, and Samson Peterson, 31, in unrelated cases. Morriss was wanted by the Akron Police Department for aggravated murder, and Peterson was wanted by the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a parole violation.