U.S. Marshals
Coverage of U.S. Marshals in the Nexus archive.
- Affidavit reveals victim was killed with a concrete block, suspect charged with murder
David Brown Jr., 23, was arrested and charged with murder for killing John Nelson with a concrete block on June 18 in South Dallas. U.S. Marshals executed the arrest.
- 2 Austin murder suspects arrested by U.S. Marshals
Two murder suspects wanted in Austin were arrested by U.S. Marshals on Thursday. The suspects were linked to murder cases in the area.
- $6K reward offered arrest of man accused of killing person in Cleveland County in 2024
A $6,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Jonathan Petty, a 43-year-old man accused of killing Timothy Ruff in Shelby, Cleveland County, on March 29, 2024. Petty is wanted for murder and possession of a firearm by a felon, with authorities believing he may be residing in family or friend homes across multiple counties in the Carolinas and surrounding states.
- 3 arrested, including former deputy’s stepmother, in 11-year-old homicide case
Three individuals, including Sara Graham’s stepmother and her two sons, were arrested in connection with her 2015 disappearance and death in North Carolina. They face charges including first-degree murder and evidence tampering after a court ruled Sara dead 11 years after she vanished.
- 3 arrested, including former deputy’s stepmother, in 11-year-old homicide case
Three people were arrested in connection with the 2015 disappearance and death of Sara Graham in North Carolina. The suspects include Connie Graham, Sara’s stepmother and former deputy, and her two sons, charged with murder and evidence tampering. A court recently declared Sara dead, enabling authorities to reclassify the case as a homicide.
- 3 arrested, including former deputy’s stepmother, in 11-year-old homicide case
Three individuals, including Sara Graham's stepmother and a former deputy, were arrested in connection with her 2015 homicide case after 11 years. The arrests followed Sara being declared dead under North Carolina law, enabling authorities to pursue homicide charges.
- Winery owner seriously injured after stepping in to protect bartender from customers, sheriff says
A winery owner in Ohio was seriously injured when he intervened to protect a bartender from a group of customers during a dispute over taking alcohol onto a boat. Eric Blose was arrested for assaulting the owner, who sustained a cracked jaw and head injury. Blose was charged with felonious assault and remains in jail.
- Winery owner seriously injured after stepping in to protect bartender from customers, sheriff says
A winery owner in Ohio was seriously injured after being attacked by a customer while protecting a bartender. The incident occurred when a group of customers attempted to take alcohol onto a boat, violating the winery's liquor license, leading to a physical altercation. Eric Blose was arrested and charged with felonious assault.
- Winery owner seriously injured after stepping in to protect bartender from customers, sheriff says
A winery owner in Ohio was seriously injured after being attacked by a customer while intervening to protect a bartender during a dispute over alcohol policies. The attacker, Eric Blose, was arrested two weeks later and charged with felonious assault.
- Missouri fugitive arrested after 11-hour SWAT standoff in Del Valle
U.S. Marshals arrested a Missouri fugitive in Del Valle after an 11-hour standoff. The suspect faces felony sex offense charges and is awaiting extradition.
- U.S. Marshals capture Sumner County child exploitation suspect in Oakland, California
A California man indicted on child sexual exploitation charges in Sumner County was captured by U.S. Marshals in Oakland and returned to Tennessee. The suspect was tracked to Oakland before being apprehended.
- Protests break out following indictments related to ICE surge
Protests erupted in St. Paul after 15 Minnesotans were indicted for conspiracy to impede federal officers during Operation Metro Surge, leading to the use of pepper spray and aerosol grenades by U.S. marshals. A recent poll showed 56% of Minnesota voters disapprove of Donald Trump's job performance.
- Statesville trio found in Montana while allegedly trying to flee to Canada, sheriff says
Three individuals from Statesville, North Carolina, including a registered sex offender, were arrested in Montana after allegedly fleeing to Canada to avoid prosecution. They were extradited back to North Carolina and charged with offenses including failure to register as sex offenders, animal cruelty, and conspiracy.
- Protesters sprayed with chemical outside St. Paul courthouse during antifa case hearing
Protesters outside the St. Paul federal courthouse were sprayed with a chemical irritant by law enforcement during a hearing involving 15 individuals charged with anti-ICE actions linked to antifa groups. The incident occurred after protesters attempted to enter the courthouse and hold doors open, leading to a confrontation with security.
- Judge orders teen charged in stepsister’s murder be held behind bars
A 16-year-old, Timothy Hudson, was ordered held by a judge after being indicted for the murder of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, during a cruise in November 2025. The court cited concerns he may pose a danger to himself or others, and his federal trial is scheduled for September 8. Hudson is currently detained in a juvenile facility in Miami-Dade County.
- Teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival cruise ship ordered detained before murder trial
A teen accused of killing his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship has been ordered detained pending trial after a federal judge cited public safety concerns. The 16-year-old, Timothy Hudson, faces charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of Anna Kepner, found dead in their shared cabin on a cruise heading to Miami.
- Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise taken into custody, will be held behind bars until trial
Sixteen-year-old Timothy Hudson was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and will remain in custody until his trial for the November 2025 killing of his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a Carnival cruise. He faces federal charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse and has pleaded not guilty.
- Man wanted for 2nd-degree murder in Oregon released from Portsmouth jail
Jaylen Harris, charged with second-degree murder in Oregon, was released from Portsmouth jail after his attorney argued a constitutional rights violation. Harris was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Portsmouth on April 16.
- Authorities warn about uptick of animal violence in South Carolina
Authorities in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, have issued a warning about an increase in animal violence, including a recent raid on a home suspected of dog fighting. This marks the second such case in the county this year, with state and federal agencies involved. In April, a former Chesterfield County deputy and three others were arrested in a similar operation, resulting in the rescue of 34 injured dogs by Humane World for Animals.
- Detroit cold case murder suspect arrested after more than 30 years on the lam
A suspect in a Detroit cold case murder has been arrested after more than 30 years on the run. Richard Werstine was returned to the U.S. with the assistance of a U.S. Marshal. The arrest brings closure to a decades-old case.
- DHS says two women killed six years apart in Texas should still be alive after illegal immigrant's arrest
Luis Fernando Benítez-González, a 26-year-old Mexican citizen, was arrested for allegedly murdering two women in Texas six years apart. The victims, Alyssa Ann Rivera and Alba Jenisse Aviles, were killed in separate incidents in Austin and Bastrop County. The suspect was linked to the crimes through DNA evidence.
- Facial recognition jails innocent grandmother, attorney says
Angela Lipps, a 50-year-old grandmother from Tennessee, was wrongly arrested and jailed for over five months due to a facial recognition error in a bank fraud case in North Dakota. She was later released when the case was dismissed. The arrest was made despite her claims of never having been to North Dakota or on an airplane.
- Illegal migrant accused of NY dumpster rape captured on Texas bus as he fled toward southern border: DA
Jose Ignacio Bonilla Garcia, an illegal migrant from Honduras, was arrested in Texas on a Greyhound bus while fleeing toward the southern border after being linked to a violent rape in New York. The victim was allegedly beaten and sexually assaulted behind a dumpster outside a restaurant in Amityville, leading to charges of first-degree rape and felony assault. Bonilla Garcia was extradited to New York and faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.