US Marshal Western Dist of TN. US Marine Vet. 🇺🇸 This is a personal acct. not an acct. of @USMarshalsHQ. Any opinions expressed within it are my own solely.
Since the beginning of Memphis Safe, the Task Force has made 9,628 arrests, including 84 for homicide, 1,061 for controlled substances, 914 for firearms violations, and 105 for sex offenses.
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It was a great day for a run as Deputy U.S. Marshals, and members of the U.S. Attorney's Office and U.S. Probation Office in the Western District of Tennessee participated in The Derek Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5K @WDTNNews@DHFS5K#DHFS5K2026
Williams Huggins, 42, was captured by U.S. Marshals in Union City, TN. He was wanted as a parole absconder from the Illinois Dept. of Correction - on parole for Aggravated Battery of a Peace Officer. Lydia Shiew, 60, was arrested for making false statements to Investigators.
Thomas Herr, 50, was arrested by Marshals in Dresden, TN. He was wanted by Martin Police for Sex Offender Violation. In 2010, he was convicted in federal court for Transfer of Obscene Material to Minors & served prison time. Upon release, he had to register in TN as an offender.
IN CUSTODY: Dequarius Lax was taken to the Brownsville Police Department this morning by a family member after efforts to arrest him were applied by U.S. Marshals and the West TN Drug Task Force. He was wanted for a mass shooting in Brownsville, TN that killed a 17-year-old.
After 15 years on the run, Perry Hand, 69, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Linden, TN. He was wanted by the Bay County, Florida Sheriff and Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force for Failure to Appear for Possession of Firearm by Violent Career Criminal & Drug Charges
After 70 days on the run, @TBInvestigation Most Wanted Fugitive, Danell Maxwell was captured in Shelby County by the #USMS and our LEO partners. He was wanted for Attempted Murder for the 2-26-26 shooting of Memphis Police Officer Torres-Molina during a traffic stop.
MPD Fugitive Unit officers, alongside MSTF members, executed an arrest warrant in the 6900 block of Ardwick Drive on May 7, leading to the recovery of multiple firearms, narcotics, ammunition, and a stolen rifle.
Three individuals were taken into custody.
Read more here: https://t.co/Z9aDfAaRQm
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the shooting of MPD Officer Oscar Torres-Molina during a traffic stop that occurred on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
“For the past couple of months, investigators and our federal and local law enforcement partners worked tirelessly to locate the suspect responsible for shooting Officer Torres-Molina. Today’s arrests reflect the dedication, coordination, and determination behind this investigation. We are grateful to the United States Marshals Service for their swift action and continued partnership, and we remain focused on supporting Officer Torres-Molina as he continues his recovery,” said Chief C.J. Davis.
Read the full release: https://t.co/DBq9TsAZcy
The USMS captured 2 men in Jackson, TN, wanted for sex crimes. Howard McDonald, 59, was arrested for Violation of the Sex Offender Registry. He was convicted of Child Rape in Stewart Co. TN, and failed to report. Jason Bedell, 44, was wanted in Prentiss Co. MS for Child Fondling.
10 years later and 500 miles from the scene of the crime illustrates the dedication to finding fugitives. Hopefully this arrest will bring some level of comfort to the family https://t.co/iMfP4HOGpc
Terry Johnson, 36,was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Peoria, Illinois for First-Degree Murder after a collateral lead was sent from USMS Memphis. Johnson was wanted for the 2016 murder of an 18 yr. old HS student in Memphis.
U.S. Marshals Service Locates Fugitive in Mexico, Extradition Process to Bring Defendant Back to West Tennessee
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Convicted in West TN, Captured in Mexico. In 2024, Angelica Bernal pled guilty in federal court for her participation in the sale of 1 kilo of Methamphetamine. She failed to appear for sentencing while on bond. A fugitive hunt by the USMS w/ Mexican authorities led to her arrest.
“U.S. Marshals always stand ready to assist our partners in catching escapees. Thanks to great teamwork and commitment by multiple law enforcement agencies, Crockett County escaped inmate Gerald Thomas Samples is back in custody where he belongs.” Marshal Tyreece Miller.