Category: Legal Issues

Baltimore, MD – The U.S. Marshals Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Pedro Manuel Argote, 49, a man suspected of murdering a Maryland Circuit Court Judge.

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.

Law enforcement officials believe Argote is possibly operating a silver 2009 Mercedes GL 450 bearing Maryland registration 4EH0408.

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. 

Canton, OH – The U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) in Canton, OH arrested Daniel Hilty (35) earlier today on charges of escape from the Canton Police Department, stemming from an incident that occurred at the state run Stark Regional Community Correction Center. Hilty was also wanted for Intensive Supervision Probation (ISP) Violation from Stark County Sheriff’s Office and Drug Possession from the Niles Police Department. 

On October 3, 2023, Hilty was court ordered to enter and successfully complete the residential program at Stark Regional Community Correction Center. It is alleged that on October 11, 2023, Hilty used chairs to climb up a drainpipe and then scaled the roof to ultimately escape from the facility.  Hilty was in the program a total of eight days before escaping the confines of the correction center.

The NOVFTF and the Stark Regional Community Correction Center began investigating Hilty’s whereabouts in the Canton, OH area immediately following the escape. The NOVFTF was able to locate and arrest Hilty today at an address in the 200 block of Scott Avenue, Niles, OH.

Through a joint statement by U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott and Stark County Sheriff George Maier: “Due to our strong partnerships and the joint efforts of our task force agencies, we were able to safely apprehend this fugitive.  It was a great effort by all involved to stay focused on this case and help ensure the safety of the community by getting this fugitive off the streets.” 

Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a web tip. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous.  

Follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland.  

Washington, DC – A man who escaped police custody Sept. 6 at the George Washington University Hospital was arrested today by the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force in Prince Georges County, Maryland.

Christopher Patrick Haynes, 30, was taken into custody without incident at approximately 10:30 a.m. off of Iverson Street in Oxon Hill.

The Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force focuses resources and efforts on the enhancement of public safety and the reduction of violence within the National Capital Region, through the identification, investigation, and apprehension of fugitives wanted for egregious crimes against the community, while ensuring the equal application of Justice, Integrity, and Service for all.

Concord, NH – The U.S. Marshals Service – NH Joint Fugitive Task Force safely apprehended a Pennsylvania fugitive early at a hotel on Brown Ave. in Manchester. A bench warrant for Marcus McDaniel, 37, of Coatesville, PA was issued on Monday after he did not report to jury selection at the Lycoming County Court holding his trial. Once McDaniel has been successfully returned to Pennsylvania, he will join the trial he attempted to flee from but started today without him. McDaniel faces allegations of first-degree felony rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, unlawful contact with a minor, indecent assault – person less than 13 years, endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and criminal attempt—rape of a child.

At 8:13 AM, Task Force Supervisor William Tufts received a request from the U.S. Marshals Service Middle District of Pennsylvania to follow-up on investigative findings that indicated McDaniel may be staying and working in the Manchester area. Less than an hour later, McDaniel’s whereabouts were discovered, and he was arrested soon after. “A man facing these types of charges needs to be apprehended as quickly and safely as possible,” proclaimed Tufts, who applauded the expediate and tremendous efforts of his team. “Securing the safety of our communities, especially our children, is an absolute imperative,” Tufts continued. “I am proud of the role the Marshals Service plays assisting local law enforcement’s unwavering dedication to shield our most vulnerable from predators.”

McDaniel has been charged as a “Fugitive from Justice” and will face extradition proceedings at Hillsborough County Superior Court -North in the coming days. He will be housed at the Hillsborough County Department of Corrections until then.

Since the inception of the U.S. Marshals – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force in 2002, it has been part of, and empowered by, the community we serve. Its commitment to enhance the protection of the public through partnerships with local and state jurisdictions has resulted in thousands of arrests. These arrests have ranged in seriousness from murder, assault, unregistered sex offenders, probation and parole violations and numerous other serious offenses. Nationally the United States Marshals Service fugitive programs are carried out with local law enforcement in 94 district offices, 85 local fugitive task forces, 8 regional task forces, as well as a growing network of offices in foreign countries.

Washington, DC  – A man who escaped custody August 12 from the Virginia Department of Corrections while at a medical facility in Henrico County, Virginia, is back in custody today.

Naseem Roulack, 21, was arrested at approximately 9 a.m. at a hotel in the 6700 block of Commerce Street in Springfield, Virginia, by the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force and Fairfax County Police Department.

When arresting officers knocked on his hotel door, Roulack allegedly attempted to flee by jumping from a third-floor window with an assault rifle, injuring his arm and dropping the gun. Following a short foot chase, he was taken into custody and given medical attention.  He was transported to a local hospital for further treatment.    

Roulack was serving a 13-year sentence for charges of aggravated malicious wounding, grand larceny and hit-and-run when he escaped custody, but is also facing kidnapping, armed robbery, armed carjacking, first-degree assault and vehicle theft charges for a Sept. 1 incident in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

The U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force had been looking for him since Aug. 12. 

The mission of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Force (CARFTF) is to locate and apprehend the most violent and dangerous fugitives throughout the Washington metropolitan area. With offices in Washington, Virginia, and Maryland, the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Force has developed, and will continue to develop, relationships with numerous federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to help ensure the safety of the citizens of our nation’s capital and surrounding areas.

Memphis, TN – On October 23, 2023, U.S. Marshals in Memphis captured a Georgia woman wanted for murder. Sirenity Hagan, 18, was being sought for a September 12th homicide in Hinesville, Georgia, that resulted in arrest warrants issued for Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Armed Robbery, and Possession of a Firearm.

The Hinesville Police Department requested the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force in Savannah, Georgia, to locate and apprehend Hagan. Information was developed that Hagan was possibly in the Memphis area. The U.S. Marshals Service Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force was asked to investigate further.

Around 11 a.m., on October 23rd, U.S. Marshals and the Memphis Police Department Fugitive Apprehension Team went to an address in the 1800 block of The Oaks Avenue in Memphis.

Investigators knocked and announced at the door, and occupants of the house began to come outside. Moments later, Hagan surrendered and was placed under arrest without incident or injury. She was transported to Shelby County Jail East to await extradition to Georgia.

The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task (TRVFTF) Force is a multi-agency task force within Western Tennessee. The TRVFTF has offices in Memphis and Jackson, and its membership is primarily composed of Deputy U.S. Marshals, Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies, Memphis Police Officers, Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies, Jackson Police Officers, and the Tennessee Department of Correction Special Agents. The primary mission of the Task Force is to arrest violent offenders and sexual predators.

Memphis, TN – On November 1, 2023, the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force (TRVFTF) in Memphis captured Nile Ward, 26, who was wanted out of New Orleans, Louisiana for Second Degree Murder.

On September 25th, a male was discovered stabbed to death in an abandoned vehicle at the intersection of Old Gentilly Road and Reynes Street in New Orleans. Authorities developed the case and identified a suspect. On October 24th, an arrest warrant was issued for Nile Ward for this crime. The fugitive case was adopted by the U.S. Marshals Office in New Orleans.

Information was developed that Ward was in Memphis, Tennessee. Around 3:30 p.m., on November 1st, U.S. Marshals, assisted by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Team, found Ward at a motel on Lamar Avenue. She was taken into custody without incident and will be held in Shelby County pending extradition back to Louisiana.

The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is a multi-agency task force within Western Tennessee. The TRVFTF has offices in Memphis and Jackson, and its membership is primarily composed of Deputy U.S. Marshals, Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton County Sheriff’s Deputies, Memphis and Jackson Police Officers, and the Tennessee Department of Correction Special Agents. The primary mission of the Task Force is to arrest violent offenders and sexual predators.