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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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  • Houston Carjacker Arrested in San Antonio

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    San Antonio, TX – Darrell Morgan Watts was arrested yesterday by members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) on three outstanding warrants involving aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated kidnapping and felon in possession of a firearm.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Carlisle Sexual Assault Suspect

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    Harrisburg, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Willie Walker, a 25-year old Philadelphia man.

  • U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted Fugitive Accused of Murdering Mother of His Children Arrested in Jamaica

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    Washington, DC - The manhunt for one of the U.S. Marshals' 15 Most Wanted fugitives ended Sunday, Feb. 2, after the accused murderer was found and arrested in Jamaica.

    Leroy Headley, 38, is wanted by the South Burlington Police Department in Vermont for the May 2018 murder of Anako Lumumba, the mother of his two children.

  • U.S. Marshals Holding Bitcoin Auction

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    Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Marshals are auctioning approximately 4,040 bitcoins in connection with various federal criminal, civil and administrative cases.

    To register, potential bidders must complete all registration requirements by Feb. 12. A $200,000 deposit is required to participate. Deposits will be returned to non-winning bidders.

  • Fugitive of the Week From Yesterday Arrested

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    Concord, NH – Earlier this morning, Robert Ruggiero, 26 years-of-age, was arrested at Complete Labor in Manchester, NH. Mr. Ruggiero was being sought on a U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire, Warrant for a supervised release violation. Ruggiero was being supervised as a result of being found guilty and sentenced in connection with a bank robbery offense.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Accused of Faking Suicide to Avoid Jail for Child Rape

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    Washington, D.C. – The search for 15 Most Wanted fugitive Jacob Blair Scott ended less than 24 hours after he was added to the U.S. Marshals' most wanted list. The Mississippi man was located and arrested in a mobile home park* in Antlers, Oklahoma, around midnight Wednesday.

  • Fugitive of the Week From January 15 Arrested After Foot Chase

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    Concord, NH – Late yesterday, Travis Truell, 35 years-of-age, was arrested in the 200 block of Lake Street in Manchester, New Hampshire after a brief foot chase. Mr. Truell was being sought on a State of New Hampshire Parole Warrant. Truell was on parole as a result of being found guilty and sentenced in connection with an armed robbery offense.

  • Man Wanted in Alabama Found Hiding in Cleveland

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    Cleveland, OH – Late this evening members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Frederick Hampton, 50. Hampton was wanted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Birmingham, Alabama for sex offender registration violations and abuse of a corpse.

  • Raleigh Man Convicted for Heroin Overdose Death

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    Raleigh, NC – The U.S. Marshals Service and the U.S. Attorney's Office announce the successful prosecution of a Raleigh man for Distribution of Heroin and Fentanyl Resulting in Death, Conspiracy to Distribute and Posses with the Intent to Distribute one Kilogram or more of Heroin. Jason McNeil, 28, was found guilty following a four-day jury trial in U.S. District Court.

  • Man Accused of Faking Suicide to Avoid Jail for Child Rape Added to U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted Fugitive List

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    Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Marshals today elevated the fugitive status of a Mississippi man who allegedly faked his own death to avoid prosecution for raping his 14-year-old stepdaughter.

    Jacob Blair Scott, 43, is now a Marshals' 15 Most Wanted fugitive, and authorities are asking the public for information that could lead to his arrest.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrest Two Men for Aggravated Robbery

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    Dayton, OH – U.S. Marshal Pete Tobin is pleased to announce during the early hours of January 29, 2020 the U.S. Marshal's Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) with the assistance of the Dayton Police Department arrested Sean Chappell and Tony Jackson.

  • Manhunt Ends: Suspect in Grisly Double Murder Arrested in Mexico

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    Yakima, WA – A fugitive wanted in the relation to a double homicide that took place in Moxee, Washington was arrested in Mexico on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Sexual Assault Suspect in Williamsport

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    Williamsport, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Tyrone James Moten, a 21-year old Montoursville man.

  • Charleston Murder Suspect Captured in Newport News, Virginia

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    Charleston, WV – The United States Marshals Service (USMS) for the Southern District of West Virginia (S/WV), and the Charleston, WV police department through a joint effort, captured Gerard "Rodo" Spencer, 35, in Newport News, Virginia.

  • United States Marshals Service Director Donald W. Washington Appointed

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    Washington, D.C. – During a ceremony today in Washington, D.C., Donald W. Washington, Director of the U.S. Marshals Service, was appointed by Attorney General William P. Barr to the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice. On October 28, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order No.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Monroe County Homicide Suspect in the Bronx

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    Scranton, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Harrith Saleem Brown, a 23-year old man with past addresses in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

  • Pawn Shop Gunman Arrested in Waco

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    San Antonio, TX – Pierson Hannah was arrested today on an outstanding warrant involving 3 counts of aggravated robbery by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) in Waco, TX.

  • U.S. Marshals Request Public's Assistance to Locate Fugitive Justin Chapman

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    Martinsburg, WV – The U.S. Marshals Service, Mountain State Fugitive Task Force, is requesting the public's assistance in locating Justin Chapman 29, of Martinsburg, WV. On January 7, 2019, a warrant for Justin Chapman was issued by the West Virginia Department of Corrections. Chapman violated his state parole.

  • Tennessee Homicide Suspect Captured in Western Arkansas

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    Fort Smith, AR – On January 9, 2020, the U.S. Marshals led Western Arkansas Fugitive Task Force (WATF) captured Xavier Holloway Jr., 26, who was wanted by Nashville, Tennessee authorities for criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide, and possession of a weapon during a dangerous felony.

  • U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Harrisburg Attempted Homicide Suspect

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    Harrisburg, PA – Today, U.S. Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Kuami Wright – a 36-year old Harrisburg man.