Category: US Marshals Service

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.

Toledo, OH – The United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) is asking for the public’s assistance in the location of 58-year-old Wilfredo Rentas of Toledo, Ohio.

Rentas is wanted by the New York Parole Board for parole violations, with an underlying offense of burglary. He is also wanted by the Toledo, Ohio Police Department for two separate counts of burglary. Rentas is last known to reside in the 600 block of Cadillac Court in Toledo.

Rentas is a white male 5’8 145 lbs. He is believed to still be in the Toledo area. He has a tattoo on his left forearm with “Eula” on it. Rentas also uses the nickname of “Slick Willie”.

Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), Toledo Crime Stoppers, 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 Toledo Division consists of the following federal, state and local agencies:  the United States Marshals Service, Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Toledo Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Wood County Sheriff’s Office.  

Concord, NH – The U.S. Marshals Service – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force (NHJFTF) safely apprehended a Texas fugitive earlier today on West Street in Keene, NH. A Montgomery County, Texas court issued five arrest warrants on October 23 for Scott R. Powell, 50, of Keene. Powell is accused of multiple counts of Promoting Child Pornography (second degree felonies) according to an investigation by authorities in Texas.

Information developed by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Southern District of Texas – Houston Office, was shared with the NHJFTF. After receiving invaluable input from the Keene Police Department, the USMS Task Force was able to quickly locate and apprehended Powell without incident. Powell has been charged as a “Fugitive from Justice” in Keene District Court, where an earlier hearing resulted in his detention on a $100,000 bond. Powell will be housed at the Cheshire County Department of Corrections while awaiting further bond hearings and extradition by the Texas authorities looking to charge him.

“We are proud to assist our law enforcement partners in Texas and beyond with apprehending fugitives who may believe they are safely hiding in New Hampshire,” stated NHJFTF Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal William Tufts. “The U.S. Marshals Service takes particular pride and fulfillment in executing our mission to keep children and the vulnerable safe from predators.”

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 – On November 7, 2023, Deputies representing the Eastern District of Washington successfully completed their extradition mission of the first fugitive couple on the U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted list.

The fugitives, Edgar Salvador Casian-Garcia, 35, and his girlfriend, Araceli Medina, 39, were elevated to the U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted list on February 15, 2023. The fugitive couple was previously charged in Franklin County, Washington, with Aggravated Murder of a child, Rape in the First Degree of another child, and three counts of Assault of a Child in the First Degree.

Thanks to information developed by Eastern District of Washington deputies and the coordinated efforts of foreign and domestic law enforcement agencies – most notably the Pasco Police Department – the couple was arrested in Mexico on March 22, 2023, at the request of the United States.

The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs worked to secure the arrest and extradition from Mexico of Casian-Garcia and Medina. Within the past few months, Eastern District of Washington Deputies coordinated with the international law enforcement community to apprehend Medina and Casian-Garcia to answer for their charges. The Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is handling the prosecution.  

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 submit a web tip.