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Painesville, OH – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in conjunction with the Lake and Geauga County Sheriff’s Offices conducted a sex offender compliance operation during the month of August. The operation started on August 1, 2023, and lasted through August 25, 2023. During this span, officers conducted checks on two hundred and twenty-three (223) registered sex offenders in Lake and Geauga Counties. Two hundred and nineteen (219) of the offenders were found in compliance with federal and state sex offender laws. Four offenders were not in compliance and are under investigation, and three arrests were made for criminal violations.

The primary goal of these operations is to get everyone who is required to register by law registered, and in compliance with federal and state laws. The USMS is the primary federal authority, and the County Sheriff is the primary state authority to investigate and enforce these laws. The results of this operation were extremely positive and far exceeded the statistical norms. Historically, the national average compliance rate is around eighty percent, with Lake and Geauga Counties finishing at ninety eight percent.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Our goal is to help our local partners keep their counties safe, that starts with these checks and registration compliance. Both these counties do a great job and the numbers reflected that.”

“We have always been proud of the work our SORN (Sex Offender Registration and Notification) Office has done and for many years we have a great partnership with Marshal Elliott and his office. It is due to this diligent hard work and close relationship that we are able to keep our compliance rates well above national averages.” Stated Chief Deputy Robert Izzo of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

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 USMS 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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Source: US Marshals Service

Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Anthony Lewis, 37, and a 17-year-old male. Lewis and the 17-year-old male were both wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for two separate homicides.

According to the Cleveland Division of Police, on June 23, 2023, Cleveland Police responded to an alley behind a gas station near W. 73rd Street and Lorain Avenue for a male that was shot. Police located Ryan Carlile, 30, who had suffered gunshot wounds to the stomach and leg. A 17-year-old male was later identified as the suspect in this deadly shooting and a homicide warrant was issued. Today, members of the NOVFTF arrested the juvenile suspect at an address near the 2500 block of E. 43rd Street in Cleveland.

On September 10, 2023, Lamar Petty, 37, was shot and killed in the yard of a residence near the 18000 block of Fairville Avenue in Cleveland. Cleveland Division of Police, Homicide Unit, identified Anthony Lewis as the suspect and a homicide warrant was issued. Today, Lewis was arrested by the US Marshals task force at an address in the 4600 block of W. 174th Street in Cleveland.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Today, the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested the 15th homicide suspect since the start of “Operation 2-1-6”, and now have arrested 2,186 homicide suspects since the inception of the task force in 2003. The dedication and commitment of the men and women of our NOVFTF making these arrests has been second to none. I am extremely proud of each and every one of the officers who risk their lives daily.”

Anyone with information concerning any wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a USMS 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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Euclid, OH – Yesterday afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Alphonso Jones, 29. Jones was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

According to the Cleveland Division of Police, on July 8, 2023, a shooting occurred at a residence near the 13800 block of Earlwood Road, Cleveland, OH. A group of individuals were hanging out outside a residence when a verbal altercation broke out between two males. It is alleged that the verbal altercation escalated and turned deadly when Alphonso Jones retreated inside the residence to grab a firearm and returned outside to shoot Jonathan Lanum, 27. Lanum was rushed to University Hospital where he ultimately succumbed to the gunshot wounds.

Yesterday, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Jones at an apartment near the 26100 block of Lakeshore Boulevard, Euclid, OH. This homicide arrest marks the 13th homicide arrest for the NOVFTF since the start of “Operation 2-1-6”, which is a collaborative initiative with the Cleveland Division of Police and other local partners to arrest violent fugitives off the streets of Cleveland.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “In the first four weeks of “Operation 2-1-6”, close to 100 fugitives have been arrested. These fugitives were wanted for violent offenses, often using a firearm in furtherance of the crime, including homicides, assaults and robberies.”

Anyone with information concerning any wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a USMS 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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Source: US Marshals Service

Albuquerque, NM – The U.S. Marshals District of New Mexico Southwest Fugitive Team (USMS-SWIFT) developed information on September 4, 2023, resulting in the arrest of a man in Albuquerque for Illegal Entry. Ivan Gustavo Hernandez-Cabra is wanted out of Mexico for his involvement in the ambush and massacre of 9 Americans in Sonora, Mexico

Hernandez-Cabral, 24, was arrested in Albuquerque, NM for Illegal Entry and is pending extradition to Mexico, where he is wanted by the Fiscalía Especializada en Materia de Delincuencia Organizada (FEMDO) – the Mexican Attorney General’s Anti-Terrorism, Firearms Trafficking, and Organized Crime Investigations Unit, on charges of Organized Crime and his in involvement in the ambush that took place in Sonora, Mexico on November 4, 2019, resulting in the deaths of 9 American Mormons – 3 women, and 6 children.

The United States Marshals Service Las Cruces Office developed information of Hernandez-Cabral’s location and contacted Homeland Security Investigation (HSI), which apprehended Hernandez-Cabral on Illegal Entry.

Hernandez-Cabral awaits his hearing on the Illegal Entry charge in Federal Court in Albuquerque, NM.

“This arrest represents our relentless and unwavering dedication, along with our partners, in tracking down and apprehending violent foreign fugitives,” said Sonya K. Chavez, US Marshal for the District of New Mexico. “Don’t come to the State of New Mexico and attempt to hide, we will find you and ensure justice is served” she added.

The U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico – Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team for this arrest was composed of officers/agents from the USMS Taskforce and Homeland Security Investigations.

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

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Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 4,455 violent fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III).  ONS III targeted violent offenders in 20 cities and resulted in the clearance of 2,818 violent warrants, to include homicide, forcible sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and firearms violations. During this 3-month enforcement effort, investigators also seized 555 firearms, more than $1 million in United States currency, and 85 kilograms of illegal narcotics. 

The primary jurisdictions of ONS III were Albuquerque; Baltimore; Buffalo, New York; Chicago; Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit; Houston; Indianapolis; Jackson, Mississippi; Kansas City, Missouri; Los Angeles; Memphis, Tennessee; Milwaukee; New Orleans; New York; Oakland, California; Philadelphia; Puerto Rico; and Washington, D.C. 

In New Orleans the USMS New Orleans Task Force arrested 201 felony fugitives during the operation which ran from June 5th until September 8th, 2023.  Of those 201 fugitives 33 were arrested for homicide, 46 for assault, 32 for sex offenses, 15 for robbery, and 15 for weapons offenses.   Over 30 firearms were seized during the New Orleans phase of the national operation.   

“Operation North Star (ONS) is an evidence-based strategy that targets the drivers of violence in our communities,” said U.S. Marshals Service Director Ronald Davis. “ONS is part of the Attorney General’s violent crime reduction strategy, and its success is based on community partnerships and collaboration with our local and state law enforcement partners. I want to thank the outstanding work of the women and men of the USMS and our partnering law enforcement agencies. Together with the community, these efforts have contributed to successful violence reduction efforts in ONS cities.”  

This enforcement action marks the third ONS since July 2022. In total, US Marshals have apprehended more than 6,700 wanted fugitives, including 900 charged with homicide, in addition to removing more than 900 weapons associated to violent crime. The concept behind interagency law enforcement operations such as ONS evolved largely from regional and district fugitive task forces. Since the 1980s, the U.S. Marshals Service has combined their resources and expertise with local, state, and federal agencies to find and apprehend dangerous fugitives.

U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Enix Smith III said, “Being selected to participate in Operation North Star III was an invaluable resource to the Eastern District of Louisiana.  With the support of our partner agencies, the most dangerous and violent fugitives are being apprehended.  A profound thank you to the New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans EMS, Kenner Police Department, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, LA State Police, LA Probation and Parole, U.S. Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ERO, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) New Orleans Field Office, and Crimestoppers GNO.

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Memphis, TN – Violent fugitives, wanted for crimes from murder to robbery in the city of Memphis, have been arrested as part of the U.S. Marshals’ Operation North Star III (ONS III), which spanned 20 cities over a three-month period.

The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force along with partner agencies from the local, state, and federal levels participated in the high-impact, fugitive apprehension initiative from June 5th through Septembers 8th. In Memphis, the team arrested 249 fugitives and closed 288 arrest warrants. These warrants included 30 for Murder or Attempted Murder, 23 for Sex Offenses, 75 for Assault, 32 for Robbery, and 38 for weapons charges. A total of 24 firearms were seized.

During a two-week “surge” of ONS III from July 18th to 29th, U.S. Marshals in Memphis were joined by 30 additional law enforcement officers who were sworn in as Special Deputy U.S. Marshals. Among the agencies that participated were the Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

“Our commitment to the safety of Memphis remains strong,” said United States Marshal Tyreece Miller. “An uptick in violent crime here in Memphis and across the country has not gone unnoticed by the Department of Justice or the U.S. Marshals Service. This operation and the commitment by our partner agencies show that together we will make a difference.”

Notable arrests include:

Rolvin Rodriguez was arrested July 21st for Aggravated Rape of a Child.

Christopher Smith was arrested August 16th for First Degree Murder for the June 20th shooting death of a 3-year-old child that occurred in the 3400 block of West Winchester Place.

Justin Blue was arrested August 19th on a wide variety of charges, including Murder and four counts of Aggravated Assault for a shooting that occurred on June 13th on Lawnview Street.

Nationwide, ONS III targeted violent offenders in 20 cities and resulted in the clearance of 2,818 violent warrants, to include homicide, forcible sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and firearms violations. A total of 555 firearms, more than $1 million in United States currency, and 85 kilograms of illegal narcotics were seized.

The primary jurisdictions of ONS III were Albuquerque; Baltimore; Buffalo, New York; Chicago; Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit; Houston; Indianapolis; Jackson, Mississippi; Kansas City, Missouri; Los Angeles; Memphis, Tennessee; Milwaukee; New Orleans; New York; Oakland, California; Philadelphia; Puerto Rico; and Washington, D.C.

This enforcement action marks the third ONS since July 2022. In total, during these operations, U.S. Marshals have apprehended more than 6,700 wanted fugitives, of which 900 were charged with homicide, in addition to removing more than 900 weapons associated to violent crime. The concept behind interagency law enforcement operations such as ONS evolved largely from regional and district fugitive task forces. Since the 1980s, the U.S. Marshals Service has combined their resources and expertise with local, state, and federal agencies to find and apprehend dangerous fugitives.

The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is a multi-agency Task Force in the Western District of 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 from the Apprehension and Enforcement Unit. The primary mission of the Task Force is to arrest violent offenders and sexual predators.