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East Cleveland, OH – This afternoon, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) led, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Verdine Glover, 43. Glover was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder and felonious assault.

On June 20, 2025 officers of the Cleveland Division of Police responded to an address in the 1300 block of E. 117th St. for two males shot. Both males were transported to University Hospital main campus. Edward Walker, 55, had suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen but Lavelle Scales, 55, was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital due to gunshot wounds that he had suffered. Verdine Glover was later identified as the suspect in this deadly incident and warrants were issued for his arrest.

Today, members of the NOVFTF arrested Glover at an apartment in the 1800 block of Lakeview Rd. in East Cleveland. U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Another case closed due to the outstanding work by the men and women of the Cleveland Division of Police homicide division. Our partnership has resulted in dozens of Cleveland homicide suspects being arrested this year and we will continue to work hand in hand to take these violent fugitives of the street.”

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 Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force – Cleveland Division is composed of the following federal, state and local agencies:  U.S. Marshals Service, Cleveland Police Department, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department, Euclid Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Independence Police Department, Parma Police Department, Aurora Police Department, Solon Police Department, Cleveland RTA Police Department, Westlake Police Department, Bedford Police Department, Middleburg Heights Police Department, Newburgh Heights Police Department and the Metrohealth Police Department. 

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Painesville, OH – Earlier today, The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) led, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Juan Carlos Munoz, 52, who was wanted by the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear on kidnapping and gross sexual imposition charges. The warrant was issued on January 11, 2002.

This past year, the NOVFTF adopted the fugitive apprehension responsibility for Munoz and started an in-depth fugitive investigation. Today, members of the NOVFTF positively identified Munoz get into a vehicle and drive away from a location they were surveilling for him. That vehicle was later pulled over for a traffic violation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Munoz provided a false Ohio identification and claimed to be another male. A swift investigation was conducted by the NOVFTF and fingerprints were taken that revealed the true identity of the subject in question to be fugitive Juan Carlos Munoz. Munoz was arrested on his outstanding warrant and transported and booked at the Lake County Jail to await extradition to Ashtabula County.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “After 23 years of evading arrest, our task force arrested this deceptive and dangerous fugitive. This fugitive went to extreme lengths to avoid being arrested, including assuming another identity over twenty years ago and has been living under that alias all this time.”

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 Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force – Painesville Division is composed of the following federal, state and local agencies:  U.S. Marshals Service, Eastlake Police Department, Willowick Police Department, Willoughby Police Department, Willoughby Hills Police Department, Wickliffe Police Department, Mentor Police Department, Mentor-on-the-lake Police Department, Painesville Police Department, Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Geauga County Sheriff’s Department, Ashtabula Police Department, Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Middlefield Police Department, Lake County Narcotics, Conneaut Police Department, Chester Township Police Department, and Russell Township Police Department.

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San Antonio, TX – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), in partnership with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF), conducted Operation Lightning Bug, a multi-agency initiative targeting crimes against vulnerable youth, from July 28 through August 15. Focusing resources to locate missing juveniles at high risk of exploitation by traffickers and predators, deputies from USMS offices in San Antonio, Del Rio, Midland, and Pecos joined forces with SAPD’s Missing Persons Unit, Special Victims Unit, covert units, and Street Crimes Unit. Together, they reviewed every missing juvenile listed in the Texas Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center databases for the San Antonio area. Intelligence gathered was used to create operational plans that led to the recovery of numerous children and the disruption of human trafficking activity. 

Operation Lightning Bug Results:

• three arrests for harboring a runaway;
• nine felony arrest warrants executed;
• six trafficking survivors recovered and provided victim services;
• five human trafficking investigations opened;
• over 30 missing juveniles located by officers;
• and over 120 additional missing juveniles encouraged to return home, resulting in cleared entries from state and national databases.

As juveniles were recovered, SAPD Special Victims Unit detectives conducted interviews to identify potential victimization. Survivors received immediate access to victim services through partner organizations, including Health and Human Services. This ensured recovery efforts extended beyond rescue to long-term safety and stability. 

“The safety of our children is the safety of our communities, and justice demands that we protect those who cannot protect themselves,” said U.S. Marshal Susan Pamerleau for the Western District of Texas. “Through Operation Lightning Bug, we reaffirm our promise to safeguard the most vulnerable and strengthen the safety of our communities.” 

SAPD Chief William McManus echoed that commitment, stating, “Every suspect arrested, juvenile returned home, and survivor taken out of harm’s way matters. This operation demonstrates what can be achieved when law enforcement agencies unite to protect children.”

The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 expanded the U.S. Marshals Service’s discretionary authority to assist in the recovery of missing, endangered, or abducted children, regardless of whether a fugitive or sex offender was involved. Under this authority, the USMS established the Missing Child Unit to oversee operations and respond to requests from law enforcement partners nationwide.

The USMS defines critically missing children as those at heightened risk of violent crime or other elevated factors such as sexual exploitation, substance abuse, exposure to crime, or domestic violence. Operation Lightning Bug highlighted the power of coordinated action between federal, state, and local partners to locate missing children, disrupt trafficking networks, and bring offenders to justice. 

Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force – San Antonio:

San Antonio Police Department (SAPD)

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO)

Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS)

Texas Attorney General’s Office (TXAGO)

Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

New Braunfels Police Department (NBPD)

Texas Board of Criminal Justice OIG (TBCJ)

Bexar County District Attorney’s Office (BCDA) 

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 

U.S. Marshals Service (USMS)

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New Orleans, LA – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) New Orleans Task Force sponsored its annual Operation NO Saints and Sinners from May 4 to Aug. 31, and Missing Child Unit (MCU) Operation Fresh Start from May 15 to Aug. 31.

The operations were a partnership between New Orleans Police Department, Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana Probation and Parole, Homeland Security Investigations, and the USMS New Orleans Task Force, resulting in over 65 felony arrests, 26 of which were for open sex-based felony offense charges with several of the cases involving child victims. Fifteen of the arrests were related to felony sex offender registration compliance violations. Three of the arrests were related to murder or attempted murder charges. Seven of the arrests were for active child abuse warrants. Three of the arrests made during the operations involved the Orleans Parish Justice Center escapees.  Four firearms were seized during the operation.  

Operation Fresh Start 2025 resulted in the recovery of 15 missing/endangered children.  

Louisiana State Police, Louisiana Bureau of Investigations, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and FBI New Orleans Field Office also assisted on several of the fugitive investigations.  Crimestoppers Greater New Orleans (GNO) provided support via tips leading to the arrests of several offenders.  

The USMS Sex Offender Investigations Branch and USMS Missing Child Unit provided the USMS New Orleans Task Force additional resources and funds for the operations.  

During the same time frame the USMS New Orleans Task Force also continued to arrest other violent felony offenders across the Eastern District of Louisiana on warrants from partner Louisiana law enforcement agencies and other USMS districts across the country.  

Highlights of Operations NO Saints and Sinners and Fresh Start 2025 include:

— July 17, arrest of Christian Bert Fischer in New Orleans.  Fischer had been arrested in January 2022 by Hernando County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office for traveling to meet a minor using a computer to lure a child for sexual purposes.  At the time of that arrest, he was in possession of sex related items as well as rope and narcotics. In February 2024 the case went to trial and Fischer, who was on bond, disappeared on the second day of the trial. He was convicted in absentia and thus became a noncompliant sex offender as well.  USMS Middle District of Florida (Tampa office) developed information Fischer had fled to New Orleans and contacted the USMS New Orleans Task Force.  With support from Project NOLA (national real-time crime camera program) Fischer was arrested by Louisiana State Police Troop NOLA in the 500 block of Frenchman Street.    

— May 13, arrest of Evans Rogers at a hotel in the 500 block of Terry Parkway in Jefferson Parish with support from New Orleans Police Department Violent Offender Warrant Squad and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office after a standoff lasting several hours.  Rogers was wanted by the New Orleans Police Department on a warrant for attempted second-degree murder and illegal use of weapons.  The warrant was related to a May 12 shooting in the 1600 block of Elizardi Boulevard that left a 9-year-old child critically injured.   A Crimestoppers GNO tip led to Rogers’ arrest at the motel along with the arrest of his associate, Devante Johnny Traylor, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.  An AR-15 rifle was recovered from the hotel room after the arrest.  

— July 8, arrest of Jeffrey Alain Boone on a Louisiana Attorney General’s Office Bureau of Investigations warrant for 19 counts of pornography involving children under the age of 13.   Boone is a Tier 2 sex offender with a prior Eastern Louisiana federal conviction related to possession of child pornography.  He was also booked by the BOI with obstruction of justice related to him allegedly destroying evidence upon the arrival of the USMS New Orleans Task Force.      

— July 17, arrest of Michael Bunch Harris on a July 13 New Orleans Police Department SVU warrant for trafficking of children for sexual purposes, carnal knowledge of a juvenile, and indecent behavior with juveniles. He was arrested at a residence in the 700 block of Delery Street.

— July 31, arrest of Mario Salvador Sorto-Selva near a bar on Frenchman Street in New Orleans.  Sort-Selva was wanted by New Orleans Police Department SVU on a July 26 warrant for first-degree rape of a child under 13 years of age.  It was also determined via ICE and HSI that Sorto-Selva is from El Salvador and that he has been in the country illegally since 2008.  

— Aug. 6, arrest of Derek Edward Franklin, wanted by HSI on a federal warrant out of Eastern Louisiana for human sex trafficking.  Based on a joint USMS New Orleans Task Force and HSI fugitive investigation, Franklin was arrested by the USMS South Texas Task Force at a motel in Houston, after a brief barricade situation.  

— Aug. 12, arrest of Antionette Edwards Johnson, wanted by New Orleans Police Department on a July 23 warrant for the simple kidnapping of a 7-year-old family member for whom Johnson was alleged to not have legal custody.  She was also wanted on an April 2024 NOPD warrant for assault-child endangerment.  Johnson was featured in local New Orleans metro area news as a fugitive after she drove off with the child while a NOPD patrol officer was attempting to speak with her as a part of a child custody investigation. As a part of MCU Operation Fresh Start and with support from the FBI, Johnson was arrested at a residence in the 6300 block of Kuebel Drive after refusing to come out for over 20 minutes.  The 7-year-old child was recovered at the residence and turned over to NOPD.

— June 30, recovery of a 17-year-old child listed as missing from Statham, Georgia.  The New Orleans Police Department SVU requested USMS MCU assistance as they had been notified that the teen was in New Orleans traveling with adults and frequenting local motels in known sex trafficking areas. With support from HSI and FBI the teen was recovered at a motel in the Gentilly area of New Orleans.  An adult female was arrested during the investigation on an open New Orleans Police Department warrant for criminal damage to property.  

— June 20, recovery of a 16-year-old missing/endangered child for the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.  The teen was alleged to have mental health issues and known to previously possess firearms and had made statements about suicide.  The teenager was also on juvenile probation in Jefferson Parish related to a prior criminal trespass and firearms related issue.  The teen cut off an electronic monitor on June 15 and fled the Slidell area. Information developed during Operation Fresh Start led to a collateral lead being sent to the USMS Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force Gulfport, Mississippi, resulting in the recovery of the teen at an apartment in Picayune, Mississippi.    

“Our mission is clear, to protect those who cannot protect themselves and hold violators accountable,” said Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. Marshal Enix Smith III. “Every arrest and recovery reinforces our obligation to pursue justice, aiming to restore hope for victims while enforcing accountability on those who commit these crimes.”

Any information can be provided to the U.S. Marshals Service at (504) 589-6872 or via email at usms.wanted@usdoj.gov. Crimestoppers GNO may also be contacted with tips at (504) 822-111.

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Cleveland, OH – United States Marshal Pete Elliott announces the successful conclusion of Operation TriDENT in the city of Cleveland. For 30 days, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) increased their presence in the city of Cleveland with teams from all across northern Ohio traveling to arrest violent fugitives, seek unregistered sex offenders, and locate missing children. 

Cleveland Division of Police Chief Todd stated, “Operation TriDENT reflects the dedication, professionalism, and teamwork of our officers and partner agencies. Over the past month, their tireless efforts have demonstrated a unified commitment to enhancing public safety throughout the City of Cleveland.” Chief Todd continued, “On any given day, two to three coordinated teams were actively engaged across the city—a coordinated effort to achieve the operation’s mission. I’m proud of the collaboration and professionalism demonstrated throughout this operation.”

During the course of the operation, over 130 violent fugitives were arrested.  Members of the task force focused on all violent crimes, including five arrests of homicide suspects, but with a special focus on those wanted for gun related crimes and felonious assault.  46 individuals were arrested for felonious assault warrants and 20 had firearms-related cases.

Additionally, eleven firearms were recovered during the 30-day operation, along with over 3,000 rounds of ammunition.  Of those eleven weapons, two had been reported stolen.  During the operation, members of the NOVFTF arrested individuals wanted for significantly violent offenses, such as Shon Turner, 34.  Turner was wanted by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department for felonious assault after he pushed a 6-year-old child out of a third story window.  The child sustained very serious injuries.  Turner was arrested within hours of the warrant being issued.  Also arrested during the operation was Aaron Sharp, 24.  Sharp was wanted by the East Cleveland Police Department (ECPD) after he allegedly shot and killed two family members and then shot and wounded two police officers.  Members of the NOVFTF, ECPD, EDGE SWAT and Cuyahoga County SWAT arrested Sharp only a few blocks from the original crime scenes.  

“This is a prime example of how local-federal partnerships should work and the impactful results those bring — with more than 100 fugitives arrested, thousands of rounds of ammunition recovered, and dangerous drugs removed from our streets,” said Mayor Justin M. Bibb.  “Partnerships like this are strongest and most effective when coordinated in tandem with local police departments.  We greatly appreciate the U.S. Marshals and will continue to collaborate with other federal law enforcement agencies who similarly operate by keeping the needs of the local communities they serve in mind.”

In addition to violent fugitives, members of the NOVFTF focused on those wanted for various sex crimes and recovering critically missing children, two more investigative missions of the U.S. Marshals Service.  The operation saw ten children recovered or located by the work of the Missing Child Unit here in the city of Cleveland.  Additionally, ten fugitives were arrested for sexually oriented crimes.  One of those arrests included John Armstrong, 50, who was not only wanted for rape of a juvenile by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office but also wanted by ECPD for homicide.  Armstrong attempted to hide in Dayton, Ohio but members of the NOVFTF were able to locate him in an apartment there.  Armstrong shot at officers when they approached the apartment.  He was eventually taken into custody, and no law enforcement officers were injured.     

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “The task force partnership in the city of Cleveland is our longest standing in the entirety of northern Ohio.  The NOVFTF is incredibly proud of this partnership and will continue, day in and day out, to work with law enforcement partners and community partners to keep the city of Cleveland safe and free from the clutches of criminals who intend to do it harm.”

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 Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force – Cleveland Division is composed of the following federal, state and local agencies:  U.S. Marshals Service, Cleveland Police Department, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department, Euclid Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Independence Police Department, Parma Police Department, Aurora Police Department, Solon Police Department, Cleveland RTA Police Department, Westlake Police Department, Bedford Police Department, Middleburg Heights Police Department, Newburgh Heights Police Department and the Metrohealth Police Department.

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Cleveland, OH – Late this afternoon, members of the United States Marshals led Missing Child Unit (MCU) recovered 4 missing children in two separate cases.

First, earlier today, the Missing Child Unit was contacted by the Seven Hills Police Department regarding two missing teenage girls, ages 13 and 14. They were believed to be in the Cleveland area but unknown where.  After initiating the investigation, the MCU was able to locate the children in the area of West 63rd and Storer.  During the recovery of the children, a male, Christopher Lucko, 26, was taken into custody.  He was arrested for interference with custody.  

Later in the day, the MCU was able to locate two other missing children reported missing from Solon Police Department.  The children, ages 14 and 6 were last seen yesterday and there was concern for the safety of the children. The MCU, SEALE Missing Persons Unit, and Solon Police were able to safely locate the children within a few hours in the area of Columbus Rd. and Sweet Birch Dr. after a call from a community member.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Outstanding partnerships with local law enforcement led to quick and safe recoveries of all four of these children, I appreciate all of the hard work of our officers, and all of the officers involved.”

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 Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force – Cleveland Division is composed of the following federal, state and local agencies:  the U.S. Marshals Service, Cleveland Police Department, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department, Euclid Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Independence Police Department, Parma Police Department, Aurora Police Department, Solon Police Department, Cleveland RTA Police Department, Westlake Police Department, Bedford Police Department, Middleburg Heights Police Department, Newburgh Heights Police Department and the Metrohealth Police Department.

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Asheville, NC – A U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF) and Asheville Police Department (APD) operation conducted from Aug. 1-31 throughout western North Carolina has led to 32 arrests.

Operation Mountain Justice was conducted in multiple counties of western North Carolina to locate and apprehend subjects with active felony warrants for multiple offenses.

Operation Mountain Justice significant arrests:

Terry Wolfe, 40, of Asheville, wanted out of Buncombe County for multiple counts of assault by strangulation, dangerous drugs, and larceny of motor vehicle.  Members of CRFTF and APD located and apprehended Wolfe on Aug. 20 in the 200 block of Short Michigan Street. During the arrest, APD seized 572 grams of methamphetamine, 66.03 grams of fentanyl, 14.34 grams of cocaine, a sawed-off shotgun, a shotgun, a handgun, and $850 in U.S. currency. 

Montreal Little John, 41, of Asheville, wanted out of Buncombe County for felony probation violation, (armed robbery).  Members of CRFTF and APD located and apprehended Little John on Aug. 18 at an apartment in the 20 block of Camby Street.

James Boone, 36, of Weaverville, wanted out of Buncombe County for felony probation violation, (possession of weapon).  Members of CRFTF located and arrested Boone on Aug. 18 in the 30 block of Ralph Rice Road in Weaverville.

Jorge Garcia Ordaz, 28, of Weaverville, wanted out of Buncombe County for sexual exploitation of a minor. Members of CRFTF located and arrested Ordaz on Reems Creek Road. 

Takeia Davis and Karriam Taylor, of Asheville, were arrested by APD and State Bureau of Investigation in a housing complex in Asheville.  APD requested CRFTF’s assistance in clearing the apartment building, which was a known location for fugitives. CRFTF members cleared the apartment as APD obtained a search warrant and seized 5.36 pounds of methamphetamine, 254.67 grams of fentanyl, 100.6 grams of purple fentanyl, 22.89 grams of blue pill fentanyl, 40.23 grams of powder cocaine, and 61.36 grams of crack cocaine.

Carlton Pannell, 46, of Asheville, wanted out of Buncombe County for assault by strangulation.  Pannell was arrested around Biltmore Park on Aug. 20.

Blake Spangler, 26, of Candler, wanted out of Buncombe County for probation violation and multiple counts of fraud. Spangler was arrested on Aug. 26 in the 600 block of Justice Ridge Road in Candler.

Jennifer Fox, 45, of Asheville, wanted for bond violation from U.S. Probation on original charges of trafficking methamphetamine and possession of a firearm.  Fox was apprehended on Aug. 19 in the 40 block of Little Billy Lane in Asheville.

Summary: 
The Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force’s partnership with Asheville Police Department has made an extraordinary impact on Buncombe County. The arrests made during Operation Mountain Justice contributed toward making the Asheville community a safer place.  

The USMS CRFTF began operations in January 2018. The CRFTF has partnership agreements with four federal and 68 state and local agencies; and operates throughout South Carolina and North Carolina. The CRFTF has apprehended more than 8,900 fugitives since its inception and is always striving to make communities safer. 

U.S. Marshals task forces combine the efforts of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to locate and arrest the most dangerous fugitives. Dedicated to reducing violent crime by locating and apprehending wanted criminals, they also serve as the central point for agencies to share information on fugitive matters. Task force officers are state and local police officers who receive special deputations with the Marshals. While on a task force, these officers can exercise U.S. Marshals authorities, such as crossing jurisdictional lines. 

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New Orleans, LA – Late this morning, members of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) in New Orleans, Louisiana arrested Shawn Brooks, 37.  Brooks has been on the run from law enforcement since 2013.    

In 2013 a warrant was issued for Brooks from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for 15 counts of sexually related offenses, involving minors.

Members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) began investigating where Brooks was hiding.  Not only was Brooks wanted by Broward County in Florida, but he was also wanted by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office for warrants issued in 2015 for pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor, importuning, and disseminating material harmful to a juvenile, 11 counts in total.  The fugitive case proved difficult as Brooks had stolen identities over the years while on the run.  

The case eventually led investigators here in Ohio to Louisiana as a possible location where Brooks was hiding with his girlfriend.  Earlier today, members of the USMS in Louisiana were able to locate Brooks in a home in the 800 block of 3rd St. in New Orleans.  While officers attempted to arrest him, Brooks barricaded himself in the home and then crawled into a neighbor’s attic in an attempt to evade arrest.  Brooks was eventually taken into custody and was booked into the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. Where he will remain until he can be extradited to the locations where he faces charges.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Our teams will never stop looking for violent fugitives, no matter how long they are on the run.  Anyone who hurts a child will be at the top of our list”

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, Summit County Sheriff’s Office, Tallmadge Police Department, United States Secret Service, University of Akron Police Department, Wayne County Court of Common Pleas.

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Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, in coordination with Longwood University Police Department, Farmville Police Department and Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office, arrested today a third suspect in the January shooting death of a Georgia man. 

Dekerius Thompson, 23, was one of three men indicted in April by a Chatham County grand jury on charges of malice murder, two counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery and four counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony following the death of Keontae Grider, 21, who was killed Jan. 13 outside the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Pooler, Georgia.

Thompson was taken into custody without incident at off-campus housing.

The other two men, Logan Blair and Matthew Allen, were arrested in North Carolina in May. 

The Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force began operations in June 2004 and was among the first regional fugitive task forces to become fully operational following the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000. CARFTF has partnership agreements with over 100 federal, state, and local agencies and has eight fully operational offices.

CARFTF has apprehended over 102,700 fugitives since its inception and has made an extraordinary impact on the apprehension of the region’s most dangerous and violent fugitives, always striving to make their communities safer.

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WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service, along with the Metropolitan Police Department, is investigating a shooting that killed a Northwest D.C. man on Labor Day.

The victim, identified as Francois Adkins, 36, was shot and killed at approximately 4:15 p.m. Monday in the 2300 block of 14th Street NE.

A combined reward of up to $40,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact MPD at 212-727-9099 or TEXT TIP LINE to 50411. Tips may also be submitted via the USMS Tips App.

The U.S. Marshals Service is the federal government’s primary agency for fugitive investigations. The Marshals have the broadest arrest authority among federal law enforcement agencies. U.S. Marshals assist state and local agencies in locating and apprehending their most violent fugitives.