Category: Legal Issues

Austin, TX – Members of the U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Tuesday morning arrested a man sought on a charge of murder that was obtained in a Tarrant County Magistrate Court by the Fort Worth Police Department in October 2022.

Jesus Rubicel Jimenez-Gomez, 21, of Austin was wanted for a shooting that occurred in January 2021 in the 900 block of E. Cannon Street in Fort Worth, where a man was found lying in the front yard with apparent gunshot wounds to the chest. Emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced deceased. 

The U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force in Fort Worth requested assistance from the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in the Austin Division to locate and apprehend Jimenez-Gomez who was known to reside in Austin.  

The Austin-based task force continued an in-depth fugitive investigation over the course of 11 months and arrested Jimenez-Gomez without incident at an apartment complex located in the 800 block of West Slaughter Lane in Austin. 

Jiminez-Gomez was transported and booked into the Travis County Jail where he will await judicial proceedings.    

Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in Austin:

• Austin Police Department-Tactical Intelligence Unit
• Georgetown, Round Rock and San Marcos Police Departments
• Travis, Caldwell, Hays, Williamson, and Bastrop County Sheriff’s Offices
• Texas Attorney General’s Office
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice OIG
• Texas Department of Public Safety
• U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
• U.S. DHS/Homeland Security Investigations

Philadelphia, PA – On October 11th, at approximately 6:30am, members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force, arrested Senaaj Jackson, 22, in the 2400 block of Arlington Street in Philadelphia. Jackson was wanted for the September 7th shooting death of a 21-year-old Philadelphia Streets Department worker, which occurred in the 2300 block of Oakford Street.

Early this morning, Deputy Marshals developed information Jackson may be visiting a family member in the 2400 block of Arlington Street. At approximately 6:30am, task force investigators from Philadelphia surrounded the residence, knocked and announced their presence, and Jackson was apprehended without incident. Jackson was then transported to the Philadelphia Homicide Detective Division for processing.

Robert Clark, Supervisory Deputy Marshal for the Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force stated, “This fugitive task force will never stop fighting for justice and the good citizens of Philadelphia. The arrest of Senaaj Jackson is another example of the dedicated relationship between the U.S. Marshals Service and the Philadelphia Police Department.” 

The Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force is a team of law enforcement officers led by U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. The task force’s objective is to seek out and arrest violent crime fugitives. Membership agencies include the Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania State Parole Officers, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Attorney General Agents, Immigration Customs Enforcement, Chester Police Department, Bucks County Sheriffs, and Delaware County Sheriffs.

Houston, TX – On Oct. 16, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in the Southern District of Texas arrested a man wanted in California since 1988 for rape, sexual assault and lewd and lascivious acts with a child.

Ismael Guerra Osorio, 62, was taken into custody at a mechanic shop in Kemah, Texas, where he was working as a mechanic.  

The Huntington Park, California, Police obtained an arrest warrant in February 1996 for Guerra Osorio for lewd and lascivious acts with a child after it was learned he had assaulted his underage stepdaughter for nearly four years. Detectives also learned that Guerra Osorio was wanted for a 1988 forcible rape in Los Angeles County.

After the Huntington Park Police, working with the U.S. Marshals Service in Central District of California. developed information that Guerra Osorio was possibly living in Houston, a collateral lead was sent Oct. 6 to the USMS in the Southern District of Texas to locate and apprehend Guerra Osorio.

USMS investigators in Houston developed information that Guerra Osorio was working as a mechanic in a shop in Galveston County and contacted the Galveston Division, which sent task force officers to the Kemah shop to arrest Guerra Osario.

The task force members located Guerra Osario working in an inspection bay of the mechanic shop and arrested him without incident.

He was booked into the Galveston County jail for processing on the warrants. The Huntington Park PD was notified of the arrest.  

San Antonio, TX – The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public of a telephone scam involving a fraudulent caller contacting individuals, threatening arrest and demanding payment of fines.

Recently, there were reported attempts of a fraudulent caller who identified himself as a Deputy United States Marshal. This phony law enforcement officer informed the potential victims that arrest warrants were being issued for them or their family member due to failure of appearance in court. The potential victims were then informed they could avoid arrest by paying a fine through electronic fund transfer or cashier’s check. The Marshals Service became aware of the scam after receiving several calls from concerned citizens.

“The U.S. Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency and does not seek payment of fines or fees via the telephone for individuals with outstanding arrest warrants,” said U.S. Marshal Susan Pamerleau. “Citizens should not divulge personal or financial information to unknown callers.”

If you believe you are a victim of fraud, report the incident through the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. Also, you should report online, business or phone scams to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) immediately at www.reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (San Antonio):

• New Braunfels Police Department
• Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
• Bexar County District Attorney’s Office
• Texas Office of the Attorney General
• Texas Department of Public Safety
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Office of the Inspector General
• Immigration & Customs Enforcement – Office of Detention & Removal
• U.S. Marshals Service 
   

Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jovon Terrell Williams, 18, a man wanted for his involvement in a shooting incident that took place Oct. 3. In this case, five people were wounded and had to be transported to the hospital after violence erupted during the homecoming celebration events at Morgan State University. 

Williams was charged Oct. 11 by the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City with attempted first-degree murder and other charges stemming from the shooting incident.

On Oct. 12, the U.S. Marshals arrested a 17-year-old juvenile who was charged as a co-defendant in the Morgan State shooting.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an arrest warrant June 15, charging Williams in a guns and drug conspiracy case.  This case was being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the USMS and the Internal Revenue Service.  On July 14, the Drug Enforcement Administration referred apprehension authority to the U.S. Marshals Service.

The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to Williams’ arrest. Additionally, Metro Crime Stoppers and ATF are offering a reward of up to $9,000 for tips leading to an arrest and charges filed.

Williams should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED2 or submit tips via the USMS Tips App. Individuals with time-sensitive information can also contact Deputy U.S. Marshal Maresca directly at (202) 819-5058.

Baltimore, MD – Law enforcement officials have located a vehicle believed to have been operated by Pedro Manuel Argote, 49, a man suspected of murdering a Maryland Circuit Court Judge. According to information provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the 2009 Mercedes GL 450 was located Oct. 21 at approximately 11 a.m. The SUV bearing Maryland registration 4EH0408, was found in a wooded area off Bottom Road in Williamsport, Maryland. 

On Oct. 19, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 19100 block of Olde Waterford Road in Hagerstown, Maryland, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies observed that the victim had sustained gunshot wounds. 

The victim, a Maryland Circuit Court Judge, was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Argote has ties to multiple locations beyond the state of Maryland to include Brooklyn and Long Island, New York; Tampa and Clearwater, Florida; Columbus, Indiana; and unknown cities in North Carolina. 

The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to Argote’s arrest. Argote should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED2 or submit tips via the USMS Tips App. 

Philadelphia, PA – On October 23rd, at approximately 1:45 p.m., members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force, arrested Dayron Burney-Thorn, 17, in the 200 block of West Walnut Lane in Philadelphia. Burney-Thorn was wanted for the September 27th, 2022, shooting death of a 14-year-old juvenile which occurred near Roxborough High School. He was also wanted for a separate homicide which occurred on September 26th, 2022, in the 600 block of N. 13th street in Philadelphia.

For the past few months, Deputy Marshals had developed information Burney-Thorn may be back in the Philadelphia area. Early this morning, investigators developed information Burney-Thorn may be presently in an apartment in the 200 block of West Walnut Lane in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. At approximately 1:45 p.m., members of the fugitive task force surrounded the apartment complex and knocked and announced their presence.  After attempting to stall investigators, Burney-Thorn opened an exterior window of the 4th floor apartment and jumped out in an attempt to flee. Task Force Officers who were on the ground then struggled with Burney-Thorn before he was successfully placed in custody. Burney-Thorn was then transported by Philadelphia medics to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Eric Gartner, United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania stated, “Burney-Thorn’s capture sends a clear message that we never cease in our pursuit of bringing violent fugitives to justice. Our thoughts remain with Meredith Elizalde, who lost her only son Nicholas in this tragic murder, and hope this last arrest can bring some closure to Nicolas’ classmates and teammates at Roxborough High School.” 

The Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force is a team of law enforcement officers led by U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. The task force’s objective is to seek out and arrest violent crime fugitives. Membership agencies include the Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania State Parole Officers, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Attorney General Agents, Immigration Customs Enforcement, Chester Police Department, Bucks County Sheriffs, and Delaware County Sheriffs.