The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has announced that it had arrested more than 74,000 fugitives over the course of the 2024 fiscal year, many wanted for violent offenses, including more than 5,000 individuals taken into custody on murder charges.
In a year-end operational update released on Jan. 2, the agency said it had apprehended 74,222 fugitives, with a particular focus on individuals accused of violent crimes such as homicide, sexual assault, and armed robbery. The arrests included 28,706 individuals wanted on federal warrants and 45,516 on state and local charges, with 5,337 of the arrested fugitives wanted for murder.
“These figures are not just statistics—they are a reflection of the tireless work of our men and women to bring fugitives to justice,” USMS Director Ronald L. Davis said in a statement. “Every arrest contributes to safer communities and demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting the public.”…