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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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  • Two Suspects Arrested for Impersonating Deputy U.S. Marshals

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    Greenbelt, MD – The U.S. Marshals Service in the District of Maryland and Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force partnered with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Maryland State Police to arrest Antione William Tuckson, age 37, of Waldorf, Maryland, and Nijea Nicole Rich, age 40, of Lexington Park, Maryland, on May 20, 2022.

  • U.S. Marshals Alert Public of Scam Phone Calls

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    Toledo, OH – The U.S. Marshals are alerting the public of a current imposter scam involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshal Peter Elliott. Scammers have been calling victims to explain they missed court dates, have outstanding warrants, or failed to appear after being served with subpoenas.

  • U.S. Marshals Ask Public’s Help in Locating Austin Homicide Suspect Sought in Cyclist’s Murder

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    Austin, TX – The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force is assisting with the fugitive investigation of an Austin woman wanted for a homicide that occurred May 11 in the 1700 block of Maple Avenue.

  • 2 Juveniles Missing From Akron Recovered in Miami, Florida

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    Akron, OH – Earlier today members of the U.S. Marshals Service in Miami, Florida recovered two missing juveniles from Akron, Ohio.

    On May 3, 2022, the Summit County Juvenile Court ordered two children, ages 8 and 12, removed from the custody of their mother due to serious mental health issues and concern for the children’s safety.

  • U.S. Marshals Add Man Wanted in Murder of 6-Week-Old Baby to 15 Most Wanted Fugitives List

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    Washington, DC – The U.S.

  • Fugitive for Murder Near Widener University Caught by U.S. Marshals

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    Philadelphia, PA – Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested Jihad Perry, 43, for criminal homicide and Pennsylvania State Parole violations, at approximately 11:30 a.m. in New Castle County Delaware on May 16th. The arrest was made in relation to a shooting which occurred May 5th, 2022, in the 1100 block of Hyatt Street in Chester Pennsylvania.

  • Fugitive of the Week Homicide Suspect Arrested in New York City

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    Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Service is very happy to announce the arrest of last week’s "Fugitive of the Week," Ricardo Ferguson.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Arrests Homicide Fugitive in York

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    Harrisburg, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Christian Galarza-Rodriguez, a 37-year-old York Man.

  • U.S. Marshals Locate Missing Missouri Children Near Tucson

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    Tucson, AZ – On March 23, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri, 3 minor children were taken from their home by their non-custodial mother, Brittany Barnes and her wife Ceairah Beverly.

  • U.S. Marshals Capture Livingston County Murder Suspect

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    Kansas City, MO – United States Marshal Scott Seeling announced today the arrest of a former Livingston County respiratory therapist wanted for murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Offering $10,000 Reward for Texas Escapee

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    Waco, TX – The U.S. Marshals are assisting in the manhunt for Texas escapee Gonzalo Lopez, 46, and offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading directly to his arrest, in addition to the $5,000 reward being offered by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  • Three Murder Suspects Arrested in One Day by Marshals Task Force

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    Memphis, TN – Tyreece Miller, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, announces the arrest of Denika Shannon, Anthony McKinney and a male juvenile for First Degree Murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Seek Terry 'Scooter Man' Jackson, Offer $5,000 Reward

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    Milwaukee, WI – The U.S.

  • AL Fugitives Arrested Following Vehicle Crash in Evansville, IN

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    Birmingham, AL – The Alabama fugitives who have been on the run since April 29 were apprehended Monday in Evansville, Indiana, following a brief vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Mansfield Homicide Suspect in Phoenix

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    Phoenix, AZ – Members of the Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force arrested Michael Childress, 29. Childress was wanted by the Mansfield Police Department for attempted murder.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Forces in Western Tennessee and Eastern Arkansas Capture Double Murder Fugitive

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    Jackson, TN – Tyreece Miller, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, and Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley announce the arrest of double murder fugitive Jadan Jermaine Bills, 19, of Jackson.

  • Suspect in 3 Bank Robberies Arrested in Youngstown

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    Youngstown, OH – This afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Austintown Police Department, arrested James Verdream, 56. 

  • Tips Lead to the Arrest of Fugitive of the Week in Maine

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    Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Service is very pleased to announce the arrest of "Fugitive of the Week," Matthew Stevenson this afternoon.

  • Vehicle Discovered in Williamson, TN: U.S. Marshals Follow Up on Lead in Hunt for Alabama Fugitives

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    Birmingham, AL – U.S. Marshals investigators are in Williamson, Tennessee, today, following up on a tip after a car matching the one two fugitives from Alabama were reportedly using was found abandoned in the area.

  • U.S. Marshals and Local Partners Receive Attorney General's Award

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    Cleveland, OH – United States Marshal Peter Elliott is pleased to announce that members of the U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio and their law enforcement and community partners are recipients of the 69th Annual Attorney General's Award.