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U.S. Marshals Arrest Short North Homicide Suspect

Source: US Marshals Service

Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), assisted by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Special Response Team (SRT), arrested fugitive Quran Boston on September 19, 2023, on an outstanding arrest warrant.

Boston was wanted by the Columbus Division of Police for Murder. It is alleged that Boston shot and killed Arthur Pickens, age 21, on May 14th near N. High and E. First St. in the Short North. SOFAST located and apprehended Boston in the 1400 block of East Hudson Street, late this afternoon. Boston is now in custody at the Franklin County Jail.

“The United States Marshals Service and its fugitive task force partners will continue to seek those wanted for the most violent of crimes. The men and women assigned to our task force are dedicated to making our community safer by bringing these violent suspects to justice.” – Michael D. Black, United States Marshal. Columbus SOFAST is a fugitive-focused, U.S. Marshals Service-led task force consisting of local, state and federal authorities including the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Bexley Police Department, Cambridge Police Department, Capital University Police Department, Delaware County Probation Office, Groveport Police Department, Hocking County Sheriff’s Office, Lancaster Police Department, Mount Vernon Police Department, Ohio Attorney General Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, Office of Inspector General Social Security Administration, United States Attorney’s Office, Utica Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Whitehall Police Department, and Zanesville Police Department.

Dayton SOFAST is a fugitive-focused, U.S. Marshals Service-led task force consisting of local, state and federal authorities including the Dayton Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Springfield Police Department, Greene County Prosecutor’s Office, Greenville Police Department, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office, Perry Township Police Department, Springboro Police Department, Franklin Police Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, West Carrollton Police Department, and the Xenia Police Department.

Anyone with information on any fugitive may submit an anonymous web tip.

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U.S. Marshals, FCSO SWAT, and Springfield Police Combine Forces to Arrest Murder Suspect

Source: US Marshals Service

Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), Franklin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, and Springfield Police Division arrested fugitive Jerrel Fleming on September 13, 2023, on an outstanding arrest warrant.

Fleming was wanted by the Springfield Police Division for Murder, Felonious Assault, Discharge of a firearm on or Near Prohibited Premises, Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, and Having Weapons While Under Disability. On August 22, 2023, Fleming was charged by a Clark County Common Pleas Court for allegedly shooting an adult male victim with a firearm in the downtown area of the City of Springfield on August 7, 2023. The Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) adopted the fugitive investigation and received information Fleming was in Columbus, Ohio. Fleming was quickly located and apprehended in the 2000 Block of Bancroft Street, Columbus and is now in custody at the Franklin County Jail.

“The Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Teams bring together local, state, and federal law enforcement officers to collectively work on warrants for the most violent crimes. The safe and timely arrest of this fugitive, who was wanted from several counties away, occurred because of these relationships.” – Michael D. Black, United States Marshal. Columbus SOFAST is a fugitive-focused, U.S. Marshals Service-led task force consisting of local, state and federal authorities including the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Bexley Police Department, Cambridge Police Department, Capital University Police Department, Delaware County Probation Office, Groveport Police Department, Hocking County Sheriff’s Office, Lancaster Police Department, Mount Vernon Police Department, Ohio Attorney General Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, Office of Inspector General Social Security Administration, United States Attorney’s Office, Utica Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Whitehall Police Department, and Zanesville Police Department.

Dayton SOFAST is a fugitive-focused, U.S. Marshals Service-led task force consisting of local, state and federal authorities including the Dayton Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Springfield Police Department, Greene County Prosecutor’s Office, Greenville Police Department, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office, Perry Township Police Department, Springboro Police Department, Franklin Police Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, West Carrollton Police Department, and the Xenia Police Department.

Anyone with information on any fugitive may submit an anonymous web tip.

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Missouri Prison Escapee Arrested in Chester County, PA

Source: US Marshals Service

Philadelphia, PA — Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested Mario Che-Tiul, 34, for escape and related charges, at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the unit block of Gap Newport Pike in Avondale, PA. Che-Tiul and six other inmates escaped a Barry County jail on June 1st, 2023. It is alleged the escapees violently attacked two correctional officers before fleeing. A warrant was issued for Che-Tiul on June 2nd and the fugitive case was delegated to the U.S. Marshals Service Midwest Violent Fugitive Task Force in Missouri.

On the morning of September 21st, members of the Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force in Philadelphia developed information Che-Tiul may be presently at a residence in Avondale PA. At 1:30pm, that residence was surrounded by Marshals Service investigators and Che-Tiul was located in one of the apartments on the property. Che-Tiul was positively identified and placed under arrest without incident. Che-Tiul was then transported to the Chester County Prison and charged as a “Fugitive of Justice”. Che-Tiul was the last of 6 escapees captured.

Eric Gartner, United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania stated, “This latest capture of an escaped prisoner from Missouri should underscore a very clear message, and one that applies globally: our efforts never cease. Ever.”   

This fugitive investigation was a joint effort by the U.S. Marshals Midwest Violent Fugitive Task Force, U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force, Immigration Customs Enforcement, and the Chester County Criminal Investigative Division.

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 and Customs Enforcement, Chester Police Department, Bucks County Sheriffs, and Delaware County Sheriffs.

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U.S. Marshals and CPD SWAT Arrest Two Murder Suspects

Source: US Marshals Service

Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) and Columbus Division of Police SWAT arrested fugitives Levander Davis and De’Andre Davis on September 21, 2023, on outstanding arrest warrants.

On July 5, 2023, arrest warrants were issued by the Franklin County Municipal Court for Levander Davis and De’Andre Davis charging both with murder. The charges were the result of an investigation by the Columbus Division of Police into the shooting and killing of Roosevelt Carroll III in the 700 Block of Kerr Street in the City of Columbus. The Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) adopted the fugitive investigation and received information Levander Davis and De’Andre Davis were in Columbus, Ohio. Both were located and apprehended in the 3000 Block of E. 6th Street, Columbus, and are now in custody at the Franklin County Jail pending their appearances in court.

“The arrests made today in this case are the result of the U.S. Marshals Service and Columbus Division of Police teaming up to make our community safer. The tireless investigative efforts of our Deputies and Task Force Officers combined with the tactical expertise and resources provided by CPD led to the safe arrest of two alleged violent criminals.” – Michael D. Black, United States Marshal.

Columbus SOFAST is a fugitive-focused, U.S. Marshals Service-led task force consisting of local, state and federal authorities including the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Bexley Police Department, Cambridge Police Department, Capital University Police Department, Delaware County Probation Office, Groveport Police Department, Hocking County Sheriff’s Office, Lancaster Police Department, Mount Vernon Police Department, Ohio Attorney General Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, Office of Inspector General Social Security Administration, United States Attorney’s Office, Utica Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Whitehall Police Department, and Zanesville Police Department.

Anyone with information on any fugitive may submit an anonymous web tip.

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U.S. Marshals National Operation Nets 986 Violent Felons in New York City

Source: US Marshals Service

New York – 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). Encouraged by the success of earlier phases, ONS III was broadened to target violent offenders in 20 cities and resulted in the clearance of 3,818 violent warrants, to include homicide, forcible sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault and firearms violations. In New York City (NYC), the USMS New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NY/NJ RFTF) and the New York Police Department (NYPD) are leading the country in this multi-agency effort apprehending 323 and 663 fugitives, respectively. They partnered twenty-four hours a day to target and apprehend 986 fugitives while seizing 5 firearms, compounding their efforts with direct support from NY State Police, NY State Parole, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), NYC Corrections, Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Brooklyn District Attorney Office, NYC Department of Investigations, and the US Postal Inspection Service.

Marshal Ralph Sozio, U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of New York said, “This was an extremely successful month-long RFTF operation requiring precise tactical and timely coordination with multiple agencies and jurisdictions. I want to thank the NYPD Fugitive Enforcement Division, and all of our law enforcement partners, whose unwavering dedication made this mission successful in locating and arresting our most violent offenders quickly and without incident.  As a law enforcement community, we work together to protect the community we serve, and Operation North Star is a testament to this tremendous effort.”

U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of New York Vincent DeMarco said, “The goal of Operation North Star was not only to take violent fugitives off of the streets of New York City but to listen and speak to the community about the United States Marshals Service goals and policies that are used to address violent crime. The results show that we succeeded.”

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Latest U.S. Marshals Operation Nabs More Than 4,400 Fugitives, Including Over 100 in Kansas City

Source: US Marshals Service

Kansas City, MO – The U.S. Marshals Service concluded its latest high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III). The focus of this 20-city collaborative enforcement initiative resulted in 4,455 fugitive arrests. Of those arrested, 2,818 were wanted for violent offenses, to include homicide, forcible sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and firearms violations. During this 3-month enforcement effort, investigators seized 555 firearms, more than $1 million in illicit 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.

Investigators in Kansas City arrested over 104 subjects wanted for offenses such as homicide, assault, robbery, sexual offenses, and weapons violations as part of the operation. Ten firearms were seized from prohibited persons as well as .258kg of illegal narcotics.

“The U.S. Marshals Service is committed to assisting victims of violent crime seek justice. Through initiatives like Operation North Star III, we pursue those accused of violent crime and remove them from the streets of our community,” said U.S. Marshal Scott Seeling. “Partnerships with the community and other local law enforcement agencies are critical to our shared interest in seeking justice. I encourage law enforcement and the community to continue to strengthen our relationships to break the cycle of violence in Kansas City.”

This enforcement action marks the third ONS since July 2022. In total, US 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 Midwest Violent Fugitive Task Force-Kansas City Division, operates in conjunction with members of the Kansas City and St. Joseph Missouri Police Departments, Nodaway and Buchanan County Sheriff’s Offices, Missouri State Highway Patrol and other federal law enforcement partners. The task force objectives are to seek out and arrest fugitives charged with violent crimes, drug offenses, sex offenders and other serious felonies. It also provides direct support to law enforcement agencies in tracking down and recovering missing children. Nationally the United States Marshals Service fugitive programs are carried out with local law enforcement in 94 district offices, 67 local fugitive task forces, 8 regional task forces, as well as a growing network of offices in foreign countries.

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National Operation Takes Foothold in the City of Cleveland

Source: US Marshals Service

Cleveland, OH – Beginning back in June of this year 20 cities were targeted to conduct Operation North Star III (ONS III). The 20 cities impacted, including the city of Cleveland, were cities that participated in the first two rounds of Operation North Star. Those cities 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, U.S. 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. 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.

Here locally in Cleveland, one of the first arrests made during Operation North Star 3 was of Quintin Mathews, who was arrested on June 9. Mathews was wanted for murder by the Cleveland Division of Police after an individual was killed inside a vehicle and the vehicle was then set on fire.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Although the U.S. Marshals Service is concluding Operation North Star, the agency continues its permanent partnerships with state and local law enforcement here in the city of Cleveland. We will not rest until violent fugitives are put behind bars rather than wandering in and out of 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 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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Tamera Williams

Source: US Marshals Service

NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT: Before arrest, verify warrant through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). If subject is arrested or whereabouts known, contact the nearest U.S. Marshals Service office, American Embassy/Consulate, call the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or submit a tip using U.S. Marshals Service Tips.

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U.S. Marshals Service Arrest Columbus Murder Suspect in Florida

Source: US Marshals Service

Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested fugitive Joseph Bryan Howard on September 25, 2023, on an outstanding arrest warrant from Columbus.

Joseph Bryan Howard was wanted by the Columbus Division of Police for Murder. On September 14, 2023, Howard was charged by a Franklin County Municipal Court for allegedly shooting and killing two female victims in the 1500 Block of South High Street in the City of Columbus. The Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) adopted the fugitive investigation and received information Howard fled Columbus, Ohio and was now in the State of Florida. SOFAST coordinated with their counterparts in Florida and Howard was quickly apprehended in the 1500 Block of Howard Place, in Largo, FL. Howard is now in custody at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Jail pending his extradition back to Columbus.

“The United States Marshals Service has violent fugitive task forces located across the country. This network allows our state and local law enforcement partners to extend their reach and bring suspects to justice who thought they could run and hide. Our team here in Columbus was able to coordinate the safe and timely arrest of this alleged murderer through the U.S. Marshals Florida/Caribbean Fugitive Task Force.” – Michael D. Black, United States Marshal.

Columbus SOFAST is a fugitive-focused, U.S. Marshals Service-led task force consisting of local, state and federal authorities including the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Bexley Police Department, Cambridge Police Department, Capital University Police Department, Delaware County Probation Office, Groveport Police Department, Hocking County Sheriff’s Office, Lancaster Police Department, Mount Vernon Police Department, Ohio Attorney General Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, Office of Inspector General Social Security Administration, United States Attorney’s Office, Utica Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Whitehall Police Department, and Zanesville Police Department.

Anyone with information on any fugitive is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or submit a tip using USMS web tip.

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U.S. Marshals Service Reaches Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit

Source: US Marshals Service

Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP announce today that they have entered into a settlement agreement in Fogg v. Garland, EEOC No. 570-2016-00501X, to resolve a nearly 30-year-long class complaint alleging the USMS discriminated against African Americans in its promotion, recruitment, and hiring policies and practices for Deputy U.S. Marshal (DUSM) positions. This settlement reflects the parties’ good faith efforts to resolve allegations of discrimination, and move forward to advance common goals of justice, fairness, equity, and equality.

Throughout the litigation, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) , as a component agency of the United States Department of Justice, has denied any wrongdoing. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has granted preliminary approval of the settlement, which provides for $15 million. The settlement also provides that the U.S. Marshals Service will institute programmatic relief in the agency’s promotion, recruitment, and hiring of qualified individuals, through improved training and remedial changes to its policies and practices. The class is represented by Sanford Heisler Sharp’s David Sanford, Saba Bireda, Christine Dunn, Kate Mueting and James Hannaway. To learn more about the settlement, key dates, and deadlines, and whether you may be eligible for relief, Visit usmssettlement.com or email Class Counsel at FoggInfo@sanfordheisler.com.

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