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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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  • Cleveland Homicide Suspect Arrested by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force

    Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Cortez Taylor, 28.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Puerto Rico Murder Suspect in Cleveland

    Cleveland, OH – Yesterday, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Neftali Esquilin-Lebron, 24.

  • U.S. Marshals Major Case Fugitive Arrest

    Cheyenne, WY – The U.S. Marshals (USMS) in Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado, working with multiple partner agencies, Jan.

  • 2 Murder Suspects Caught by Marshals Task Force, One Still on the Run

    Toledo, OH – The U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) has arrested two suspects wanted in connection to a violent gang shooting in Michigan.

  • End-of-Year Review: U.S. Marshals Arrest Over 73,000 Fugitives in 2025, Strengthening Public Safety Nationwide

    Washington, DC – The United States Marshals Service (USMS), the first federal law enforcement agency in the United States, occupies a uniquely central position in the federal justi

  • Oklahoma Fugitive Wanted on Child Exploitation Charges Arrested in Maine

    Portland, ME – On Friday, January 9, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) arrested Jaime A.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Recovers Missing Children

    Memphis, TN - The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) recovered two siblings and a toddler who were brought to safety on January 11, 2026 in a joint effort by the members of the MSTF.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Significant Arrests for Jan. 8: 52 Criminal Arrests, 10 More Illegal Guns Seized

    Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force on Thursday executed 52 criminal arrests and seized 10 more illicit firearms.

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  • Memphis Safe Task Force Significant Arrests for Jan. 6: 67 Criminal Arrests, 10 More Illegal Guns Seized

    Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on Tuesday executed 67 criminal arrests and seized 10 more illicit firearms.

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  • Memphis Safe Task Force Significant Arrests for Jan. 5: 50 Criminal Arrests, 8 More Illegal Guns Seized, Missing Child Located

    Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force on Monday executed 50 criminal arrests, seized eight illicit firearms and recovered an endangered missing child.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Arrests Man for Attempted Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Vehicle Theft, Felony Eluding

    Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force on Jan. 3 executed 20 criminal arrests, seized six illicit firearms and located a missing child.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Rings in New Year With Nearly 4,700 Arrests, and More Than 750 Illicit Firearms Seized

    Memphis, TN – Since it launched in October, the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) - a multi-agency initiative to combat violent crime in Memphis composed of federal, state, and local

  • Memphis Safe Task Force New Year’s Eve Update: Alleged Kidnapper, Rapist Among 25 Criminal Arrests, 12 Illicit Firearms Seized

    Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on New Year’s Eve executed 25 criminal arrests and seized 12 illicit firearms.

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  • Toledo Homicide Suspect Caught by Task Force After Foot Pursuit

    Toledo, OH –   Late this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Marshaun Purley, 18.

  • U.S. Marshals in KY, Partner Agencies Arrest Man Wanted in AZ for Murder

    Lexington, KY – The U.S. Marshals in Kentucky, working with multiple local authorities, on Dec.

  • U.S. Marshals Service to Serve as Honorary Captains for 67th Liberty Bowl

    Washington, DC – Members of the U.S.

  • Make D.C. Safe & Beautiful Task Force Surge Operation Closes 2025 With More Than 8,000 Arrests, Nearly 800 Illicit Guns Off the Streets

    Washington, DC - The Make D.C.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Overnight Update: 33 Arrests, 8 Firearms Seized, 1 Missing Child Recovered

    Memphis, TN – Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) on Monday executed 33 criminal arrests, seized eight firearms, and recovered a missing juvenile.

  • Stephanie Creasy Selected as U.S. Marshals Service Deputy Director

    Washington, DC – U.S.

  • Last Suspect in the Murder of 13-Year-Old Euclid Boy Arrested by Task Force

    Cleveland, OH – Early this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Javyonne Stewart, 20.