Category: US Marshals Service

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Canton, OH – Today, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Julian Sistrunk, 19. Sistrunk was wanted by the Akron Police Department for aggravated murder.

Sistrunk was wanted for the shooting death of Trieg Schwab, 26, in an incident that occurred October 2. According to Akron Police, officers responded to the 1100 block of Chandler Avenue for shots fired. When officers arrived on scene, they located Schwab with apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on scene.

On October 27, members of the U.S. Marshals fugitive task force arrested Robert Greenlee, 18, at an address near the 400 block of Hardman Drive in connection to this homicide. Sistrunk was later identified as a suspect and a warrant for his arrest was issued. This morning, members of the Akron Division of the NOVFTF arrested Julian Sistrunk at an address near the 800 block of Highland Road, Canton, OH.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “The U.S. Marshals Service has a strong partnership with the Akron Police Department.  Together we are making the city of Akron a safer place by taking violent fugitives such as these homicide suspects off the streets, and we will continue to work together to make these arrests in the future.”  

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 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.

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WASHINGTON – On November 17, 2023, members of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District Crime Suppression Team arrested the second man wanted in the Oct. 3 shooting incident at Morgan State University. 

Jovon Terrell Williams, aka “Chewy,” 18, and Keion Brown, 20, were both taken into custody pursuant to a D.C. District Court Indictment. 

At the time of arrest, Brown, Williams, and a 16-year-old juvenile male from Maryland were charged with firearms-related charges and other D.C. Code violations. 

Williams was charged on Oct. 11 by the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City with attempted first-degree murder and other charges stemming from the shooting incident that took place during homecoming celebration events at Morgan State University.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an arrest warrant June 15 charging Williams in a guns and drug conspiracy case.  This case was being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the USMS and the Internal Revenue Service.  On July 14, the Drug Enforcement Administration referred apprehension authority to the U.S. Marshals Service.

“I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the work done by the Metropolitan Police Department and our other law enforcement partners,” said Mathew Silverman, U.S. Marshal for the District of Maryland. “These officers developed investigative leads and took swift action that empowered law enforcement to take a notoriously violent fugitive off the street.”

“We are grateful for the courageous members of D.C. Metropolitan Police Department who brought this individual into custody and the assistance provided by the U.S. Marshals and Baltimore Police Department. The community is undoubtedly safer now that he is off the street,” said ATF Baltimore Special Agent in Charge Toni M. Crosby. “ATF will continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners to identify, investigate, and incarcerate trigger-pullers who commit violent crimes in Baltimore. It doesn’t matter if they live in the city or not—the partnerships local, state, and federal law enforcement have in this region ensure that they will be found and held accountable.”

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City, added: “The Morgan State community has been forced to grapple with the violent, reckless decision of a few individuals who had no regard for the lives around them. I want to thank the U.S. Marshals, BPD, and Morgan State Police for diligently working this case until these suspects were apprehended. I hope that this will be a sign to everyone that if you come into Baltimore City, endanger lives, and injure people, we will not rest until you are held accountable.”

Davd K. Wilson, President of Morgan State University also stated, “Today, the Morgan Community can continue to move forward with the comfort of knowing that both shooting suspects have now been captured and taken off the streets. We thank the Baltimore Police Department, Morgan State University Police, and all of the other law enforcement agencies for their collaboration and diligent effort to bring these individuals to justice. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to Mayor Brandon Scott, Governor Wes Moore, and other elected officials for their ongoing support throughout this ordeal. This is indeed great news.”

“I want to recognize all of our law enforcement partners and the efforts of the Baltimore Police Department for their ongoing collaboration in apprehending Williams,” said Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley. “His arrest means that he is no longer able to terrorize our communities. Our Department is committed to working alongside all of our communities and partners in identifying and apprehending those responsible for crime in our neighborhoods.” 

All suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

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New Haven, CT – The U.S. Marshals Connecticut Violent Offenders Task Force, working with the Fairfield and Bridgeport police, recently located and arrested two fugitive sex offenders wanted on multiple warrants.

Douglas Baran, 28, of Fairfield was wanted on five separate warrants from the Newcastle and Newark police departments in Delaware, charging him with stalking, sexual harassment, attempt to induce sexual contact, and indecent exposure.

Police in Delaware obtained arrest warrants for Baran after victims contacted them to report numerous unsolicited contacts by Baran between 2022 and 2023. His apprehension was delegated to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Early today, assisted by Fairfield police, the U.S. Marshals arrested Baran around Sunnyridge Avenue. He was transported to the Fairfield Police Department and is awaiting extradition back to Delaware.

Guadalupe Martinez, 70, was wanted on first-degree sexual assault, two counts of third-degree sexual assault, fourth-degree sexual assault, first-degree sexual assault of a minor, and four counts of risk of injury to a child.

Bridgeport Police obtained an arrest warrant for Martinez following an investigation of the sexual assault of a minor in January 2023. The Bridgeport Police requested assistance from the Connecticut U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force to locate and apprehend him.

On Nov. 11, the USMS fugitive task force, working with the Bridgeport police, apprehended Martinez around Maplewood Avenue in Bridgeport. He was transported to the Bridgeport Police Department for booking.

Since the inception of the U.S. Marshals – Connecticut Violent Fugitive Task Force in 1999, these partnerships have resulted in over 11,046 arrests (Updated as of 9/08/2022). The task force’s objective is to seek out and arrest violent fugitives and sexual predators. Membership agencies include Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Norwalk, Waterbury Police Departments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. These arrests have ranged in seriousness from murder, assault, unregistered sex offenders, probation and parole violations and numerous other serious offenses. Nationally the U.S. Marshals Service fugitive programs are carried out with local law enforcement in 94 district offices, 85 local fugitive task forces, eight regional task forces, as well as a growing network of offices in foreign countries

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Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Rodeny Curlee, 19. Curlee was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for homicide.

According to the Cleveland Division of Police, on October 3, 2023, officers responded to an address near the 500 block of East 127th Street. Officers found Tymeir Hale-Dial, 23, on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper back and head. It was alleged that Curlee, and his brother Dial got into a verbal altercation and Curlee brandished a firearm and shot Dial several times.  A warrant was issued for Curlee’s arrest a day after the homicide occurred.

Today, members of the NOVFTF located Curlee at an address near the 1800 block of Reyburn Road, in Cleveland.  Curlee was hiding in the basement of the home and did not respond to officers until the K9 Officer made announcements that the K9 would be released into the home to apprehend Curlee.  At that point, Curlee surrendered to members of the task force, and he was taken into custody without any further incident.  

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Another violent fugitive was taken off the streets today due to the efforts of the Cleveland Division of Police and our fugitive task force. Our officers worked diligently to apprehend this fugitive as quickly and safely as possible.”

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 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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New Haven, CT – The Connecticut and Massachusetts U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force, assisted by the Massachusetts State Police VFAS unit, Springfield Police Department, Hamden County Sheriff’s office, and Massachusetts Department of Child and Family Services, today recovered two missing children in Springfield, Massachusetts, and arrested their noncustodial father.

Both children were reunited with family members.

Luis Gonzalez-Fontanez was taken into custody and transported to the Springfield Police Department and charged as a fugitive from justice. He will be returned to Puerto Rico and charged with violation of Penal Code Article 121(B), Unlawful Deprivation of Custody. 

The Puerto Rico Police Department contacted the U.S. Marshals office in Puerto Rico Oct. 10, requesting assistance in locating two missing children who were believed to be with their father, who was a fugitive. The children had been reported missing June 6, 2021, when they did not return from a visitation with Gonzalez-Fontanez.

U.S. Marshals investigators developed information that Gonzalez-Fontanez had fled Puerto Rico, traveled to Hartford and then to a Tyler Street residence in Springfield where the children were recovered and Gonzalez-Fontanez arrested.  

Since the inception of the U.S. Marshals – Connecticut Violent Fugitive Task Force in 1999, these partnerships have resulted in over 11,046 arrests (Updated as of 9/08/2022). The task force’s objective is to seek out and arrest violent fugitives and sexual predators. Membership agencies include Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Norwalk, and Waterbury Police Departments. 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.

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UPDATE: Melvion Delphie was taken into custody on November 30, 2023 in Chicago.

Hammond, IN – The U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force is seeking the public’s help in locating two violent fugitives wanted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department for murder, attempted murder and armed robbery, and are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading directly to each man’s arrest.

Melvion Delphie, aka “Fatboy,” 21, is wanted for the murder of a Gary man during a Jan. 28 armed robbery.

Delphie is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 230 pounds. He is Black with a medium complexion and short hair. Delphie has a tattoo of the word “blessed” on his right forearm, along with cursive writing on both right and left hands. Delphie has close ties to northwest Indiana and Chicago.

Byron Emory, 26, is wanted for murder and three counts of attempted murder, following a Sept. 25, 2022, mass shooting in Hammond which left one person dead and three others wounded.

Emory is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds. He is Black with a light complexion, has hazel eyes and short hair, possibly in short twists.

Emory is involved in producing music videos and is known to wear gold chains displaying pendants with the letters “BMG” and “WG.” He also has close ties to northwest Indiana and Chicago, as well as Arizona and California.

Melvion Delphie	Byron Emory

Both men should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding either man’s current location should contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office or the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-877-WANTED2 (1-877-926-8332Tips may also be sent via the USMS Tips App.  

The USMS Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force began operations in June 2003 and was among the first regional fugitive task forces to become fully operational following the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000. The Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force (GLRFTF) has partnership agreements with more than 96 federal, state, and local agencies and operates in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The GLRFTF has apprehended more than 112,000 fugitives since its inception and is always striving to make communities safer.

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WASHINGTON – Jarrod Bruner, Associate Director for Administration (ADA) for the United States Marshal Service (USMS) has been names by President Joe Biden as a recipient of the 2023 Presidential Meritorious Executive Rank Award. 

The Presidential Rank Award is one of the most prestigious awards in federal career civil service and recognizes the exemplary contributions of civilian leaders throughout the federal workforce. The recipients are selected by the President of the United States based on their sustained high performance and contributions to federal service. 

“Jarrod has made a profound impact as the Associate Director for Administration since his appointment early this year,” said Ronald L. Davis, Director of the U.S. Marshal Service. “He is deserving of this recognition, and we are delighted to have his as part of our leadership team.”

ADA Bruner oversees the U.S. Marshals Service administrative line of business supporting the Agency’s law enforcement missions. He is the principal administrative advisor to the Director, Deputy Director, and senior leadership supporting the Agency’s Headquarters, 94 districts, and sub-offices nationwide. He ensures all resources are effectively and efficiently utilized while promoting equal employment opportunities, positive human relations, and open communication.

Bruner successfully led the Agency’s largest mission-critical modernization effort, developing a high-level system entitled Capture, which provides automated support for all USMS law enforcement missions. Capture is now the primary system used daily by USMS law enforcement—from investigations through arrests and imprisonment.

Throughout development, Bruner’s priority was to mitigate threats to officer safety by designing various Capture modules to increase situational awareness and provide more immediate access to critical information through mobile applications. 

Bruner began his United States Marshals Service career in 2012 as the Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Deputy Assistant Director for the Information Technology Division (ITD), where he also served as the Acting Chief Information Officer (CIO) from June 2015 through January 2016. Soon after joining the USMS, Bruner implemented Agency-wide program changes backed by data-driven alternative analyses, which resulted in program effectiveness gains, more than $11 million in recurring annual cost savings, and a number one cybersecurity ranking for the USMS.

Bruner is one of 17 Department of Justice employees to be recognized this year by the President for their exceptional leadership, exemplary accomplishments, and dedicated service over an extended period. Only five percent of career Senior Executive Service members may receive this award.