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

Memphis, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is looking for Joshua Zimmerman. Zimmerman has a warrant for his arrest in Harris County, Texas for Murder. Furthermore, Zimmerman has a warrant for his arrest for Escape in DeSoto County, MS.  

On June 14, 2024, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department contacted the United States Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and requested assistance in locating and apprehending Joshua James Zimmerman (30). Zimmerman is wanted in the recent Escape that occurred in Hernando, MS at the Circuit Court Building. During the Escape, Zimmerman was being held on charges for Attempted Murder and Armed Robbery. Furthermore, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office was awaiting to extradite Zimmerman back to Houston, TX for the charge of Murder.

The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force requested assistance from the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force when they discovered that Zimmerman was in the Memphis, TN area.  

Zimmerman is listed at 5 feet 11 inches in height and approximately 210 pounds. He is believed to have shaved his beard since the Escape. Zimmerman is considered armed and dangerous, do not approach him. He has ties to the Memphis, Tennessee and Waterbury, Connecticut.

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is offering up to $10,000 reward for information that leads to Zimmerman’s arrest. Citizens are encouraged to call 1-800-336-0102. All tips are anonymous.

Anyone with information on wanted fugitives is urged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or submit a USMS Web Tip.