Category: US Marshals Service

Source: US Marshals Service

Colville, WA – A 73-year-old man, Charles Tatom, a resident of Colville, was arrested early this morning in connection with a 1997 double homicide in Stevens County, Washington. 

Charles Tatom has been charged with the murders of Marlene Emerson and Cassandra (Cassie) Emerson, who were killed in Stevens County on or about June 27th, 1997. Marlene Emerson was murdered in the trailer she shared with her twelve-year-old daughter Cassie. Afterwards the trailer was set on fire. Cassie was abducted from the residence and murdered. Her body was found on July 27th, 1997.

The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the United States Marshals Service’s Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, the U.S. Border Patrol, Washington State Department of Corrections, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, CBP Air and Marine Operations, the Chewelah Police Department, and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife apprehended Tatom at his residence without incident.

Investigators have worked tirelessly over the past 27 years to bring justice to the victims and closure to the community. Although extensive investigative efforts were made at the time of the homicides, including evidence collection and witness interviews, the case went unsolved for decades.

New forensic evidence testing led to Tatom’s identification as involved in the long-unsolved murders. Authorities have disclosed that Tatom is believed to have been an associate of the Iron Horsemen Motorcycle Club, an outlaw motorcycle gang with ties to the Hells Angels. Additional details regarding his alleged involvement or a possible motive have not yet been released. Members and associates of the Iron Horsemen Motorcycle Club were a part of a major methamphetamine ring in the late 90s ravaging Eastern Washington. Eventually, the club was dismantled by members of state, local, and federal law enforcement.

“The collaboration between the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service was critical in safely apprehending this suspect,” said U.S. Marshal Craig Thayer. “This case exemplifies the importance of cooperation across agencies in bringing resolution to even the most long-term complex investigations.”

“This arrest is a testament to the determination and teamwork of everyone involved,” said Stevens County Sheriff Brad Manke. “For 27 years, we have never given up on seeking justice for the victims and their families. Today’s outcome proves that we remain committed to solving these cases no matter how much time passes.”

The decades-long investigation was aggressively worked by investigators from the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, ATF, and the Washington State Patrol. The investigation remains ongoing.

The Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force is a U.S. Marshals-led partnership comprising federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. The task force’s primary mission is to locate, arrest and return to the justice system the most violent and egregious federal and state fugitives.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or USMS Tips.

Source: US Marshals Service

Akron, OH – Late yesterday morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Matt Walker, 32.  Walker was wanted by the Akron Police Department for felonious assault, domestic violence, strangulation and violations of his parole.  Walker was being supervised by the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for having weapons while under disability.  

Walker was wanted for a drive by shooting that occurred on October 22 of this year in the 300 block of West Miller Rd. in Akron.  During the drive by, a female victim who was sitting on her porch was struck by gunfire.  She sustained serious injuries but survived the shooting.

Members of the NOVFTF located Walker at a home in the 1100 block of Becker Ln. in Akron.  He was arrested at the home without incident and taken to Summit County Jail.  During the arrest of Walker, a 9mm untraceable handgun was recovered.        

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “A dangerous and violent fugitive, with no regard for the Akron community and its citizens is now behind bars.  A fugitive who is under supervision for weapons violations, wanted for new weapons related offenses, and found with a firearm at the time of his arrest is exactly who needs to be taken off the streets to protect our communities.”

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.  

The NOVFTF Akron Division consists of the following federal, state and local agencies:  
The United States Marshals Service, Akron Police Department, Barberton Police Department, Bath Township Police Department, Copley Township Police Department, Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, Fairlawn Police Department, Hudson Police Department, Kent Police Department, New Franklin Police Department, Norton Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Portage County Sheriff’s Office, Reminderville Police Department, Tallmadge Police Department, United States Secret Service, University of Akron Police Department, Wayne County Court of Common Pleas.

Source: US Marshals Service

Austin, TX – Members of the U.S. Marshals-led Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Thursday afternoon arrested a man sought for murder that occurred July 22 on Lord Byron Circle in Round Rock. 

Caleb Anthony Toledo, 31, of Pflugerville, was a suspect wanted by the Round Rock Police Department for a homicide that occurred in the 3900 block of Lord Byron Circle, where a victim was found deceased from a suspected narcotics overdose. 

The Round Rock Police Department conducted a homicide investigation and learned that Toledo was in communication and conducted a drug transaction of fentanyl and Xanax with the victim on July 21. 

On Nov. 20, Round Rock detectives obtained a murder warrant signed by the Round Rock Municipal Court for Toledo and requested assistance from the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) in the Austin Division. 

Members of the LSFTF initiated a fugitive investigation and developed information that Toledo was residing at a nearby hotel in the 2500 block of Dell Way in Round Rock, where he attempted to flee on foot and was arrested by the task force. 

Toledo was transported and booked into the Williamson County Jail where he will await further judicial proceedings with a bond that was to be determined by a Magistrate Judge.

Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in Austin:

• Austin Police Department-Tactical Intelligence Unit
• Georgetown, Round Rock, and San Marcos Police Department
• Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
• 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

Source: US Marshals Service

Source: US Marshals Service

Las Vegas, NV – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in the District of Nevada, working with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), is requesting the public’s assistance and offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information leading to the arrest of a Las Vegas man suspected in the April 22, 2023, homicide of a woman.

Oswaldo Nathanahel Perez-Sanchez, 26, is alleged to have shot to death his girlfriend during an argument at her home in Las Vegas.  He then allegedly carjacked a witness and fled the scene.

Perez-Sanchez is a white (Hispanic) male, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and tattoos on his neck, chest and both arms. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding his current location is urged to contact the USMS at 1-877-WANTED2 or 1-877-926-8332. You can also submit tips online via the USMS Tips App.

The Nevada Violent Offender Task Force is a multi-agency team comprising law enforcement officers from various local, state, and federal agencies, including the USMS, Carson City Sheriff’s Office, and Las Vegas MPD, among others.

Source: US Marshals Service

Memphis, TN – U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) fugitive task forces in Memphis, TN, and Albuquerque, NM, coordinated to arrest Humberto Martinez, 26, who was wanted for sex crimes against a child in Memphis.

On December 9, 2024, a warrant for the arrest of Humberto Martinez, of Memphis, was issued in Memphis Shelby County for rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Team (FAT) developed information that Martinez had fled to Albuquerque.

The FAT Team requested assistance from the USMS Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force (TRVFTF) in Memphis to locate and apprehend Martinez. The TRVFTF adopted the case for investigation and provided investigative leads to the USMS Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team (SWIFT) in New Mexico.

On December 13, 2024, the SWIFT team located Martinez at an Albuquerque residence and took him into custody without incident. Martinez awaits the extradition process back to Tennessee.

The U.S. Marshals Service 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, Tipton, and Gibson County Sheriff’s Deputies, Memphis and Jackson Police Officers, Tennessee Department of Correction Special Agents and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Since 2021, the TRVFTF has captured approximately 3,000 violent offenders and sexual predators.

Source: US Marshals Service

Hardin County, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) captured a violent West Tennessee fugitive, Sherrick Vaughn, in Middle Tennessee.

On April 16, 2024, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office investigated an incident that resulted in warrants issued for the arrest of Sherrick Vaughn, 35, of Savannah, TN, for three counts of aggravated child abuse. The USMS Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force (TRVFTF) in Jackson was asked to locate and apprehend Vaughn.

The Two Rivers Task Force developed information that Vaughn was in Middle TN and provided investigative leads to the USMS Middle TN Joint Fugitive Task Force in Nashville. On December 11, 2024, the USMS found Vaughn in Humphreys County, TN. He was arrested without incident and transported to the Humphreys County Jail.

In addition to the Hardin County charges, Vaughn was wanted in Decatur County, TN, for possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. He is also wanted in Dickson County, TN, for aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and false imprisonment.

The U.S. Marshals Service 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, Tipton, and Gibson County Sheriff’s Deputies, Memphis and Jackson Police Officers, Tennessee Department of Correction Special Agents and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Since 2021, the TRVFTF has captured approximately 3,000 violent offenders and sexual predators.

Source: US Marshals Service

Austin, TX – The U.S. Marshals have received custody of a man who had been sought by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant issued May 23, 2023, by a Magistrate Judge in Travis County for continuous sexual abuse of a young child. 

Henry Torres, 60, of Bastrop, was indicted by a Grand Jury in Travis County on Oct. 31, 2023, on 11 counts that included sexual abuse of child continuous, indecency with a child sexual contact, aggravated sexual assault of a child, and indecency with a child sexual contact.

In June, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the U.S. Marshals – Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in the Austin Division to locate and apprehend Torres.

On Nov. 12, the U.S. Marshals Service received notification that Torres was intercepted and detained by officials in Panama. The Austin division notified the Travis County District Attorney’s Office on the status of Torres in Central America.

On Nov. 13, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office filed and obtained a provisional arrest warrant for Torres with the Department of Justice.

On Dec 11, Panamanian officials handed Torres over to the USMS for extradition back to the United States. After arriving at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport, he was transported and booked into the Travis County Jail. Torres will await further judicial proceedings, with a bond set initially set at $100,000. 

The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs worked with Panamanian authorities to secure the extradition of Torres.

Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in Austin:

• Austin Police Department-Tactical Intelligence Unit
• Georgetown, Round Rock, and San Marcos Police departments
• Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson 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

Source: US Marshals Service

Pittsburgh, PA – U.S. Marshal Stephen Eberle, Western District of Pennsylvania, announces the arrest of fugitive Theodore Jaymes, on December 11, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Theodore Jaymes is charged by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office with 2nd Degree Attempted Murder. These charges stem from a shooting incident that took place on the Light Rail Train near Western and University Avenues in St. Paul, Minnesota. As a result of this shooting, a female passenger was struck multiple times in the leg.

The U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force received a request from the U.S. Marshals Office in St. Paul Minnesota and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance in locating and apprehending Jaymes. Through their investigation, the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force developed information that Jaymes may be staying in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh. On December 11, 2024, the U.S. Marshals Task Force members arrested Jaymes without incident at the 5400 block of Baywood Street in the City of Pittsburgh.

The arrest of this fugitive is the direct result of the cooperative investigative efforts between, U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, the Allegheny County Police Department, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, the Pennsylvania Attorney Generals Office, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.

The main objective of the Fugitive Task Force is to locate and arrest those fugitives charged with committing violent crimes, drug trafficking, sex offensives, and other serious felonies. Nationally, the United States Marshals Service fugitive programs are carried out with local law enforcement in 94 district offices and are comprised of 85 local fugitive task forces and 8 regional task forces.

Tips can be submitted to the U.S. Marshals service directly and anonymously by downloading the USMS Tips app to your Apple or Android device. You can also follow the latest news and updates about the U.S. Marshals Service on Twitter: @USMarshalsHQ.

Source: US Marshals Service