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us-news1 day ago

US Marshals Join Search For Timothy Busfield Amid Child-Abuse Allegations

The U.S. Marshals Service has joined Albuquerque police in locating actor Timothy Busfield, who faces an arrest warrant in New Mexico after two boys allege he touched them on the set of The Cleaning Lady; Warner Bros. conducted an independent probe that found no corroboration, Busfield has not commented, and he is known for The West Wing, Thirtysomething, and Field of Dreams.

entertainment1 day ago

U.S. Marshals Join Search for Timothy Busfield After Arrest Warrant

The U.S. Marshals Service has stepped in to help Albuquerque police locate actor Timothy Busfield after an arrest warrant was issued over alleged unlawful sexual conduct with 11-year-old twins; he has not been located or detained as investigators review activity dating to 2022–2024, with his wife Melissa Gilbert connected to the case and Warner Bros. reportedly investigating.

crime1 year ago

"Wanted Sex Offender Caught Living in Remote Louisiana Swamp"

A wanted sex offender, Brian Schaller, was arrested in the Louisiana swamp after authorities received a tip about his whereabouts. Schaller was wanted on active warrants and supervised release violations, including violating terms of his sex offender registry and felony sexual battery charges. He had been living off the land in a structure built in the swamp since January, eating small game and rodents.

crime1 year ago

"Massachusetts Police Unveil New Images in Search for Double Murder Suspect"

Massachusetts police are searching for Dejan Belnavis, a 27-year-old fugitive wanted in connection to the double murder of Chastity Nuñez, a servicewoman, and her 11-year-old daughter Zella. The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to his capture. A second suspect, 28-year-old Karel Mangual, has been taken into custody. Nuñez, a member of the Connecticut Army National Guard, was described as resilient and dedicated to duty. The community is mourning the loss of Nuñez and her daughter, who was remembered as a high-achieving student with many friends.

crime1 year ago

"16-Year-Old Arrested for Fatal NYC Subway Shooting"

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a New York City subway station that killed one person and wounded five others. The shooting, which occurred during rush hour, was the result of a dispute between two rival gangs. The teen is one of three suspected shooters wanted for the incident, and he was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service and NYPD. The 16-year-old is being held while awaiting charges.

law-and-politics1 year ago

"Rising Threats to Federal Judges and Prosecutors: A Growing Concern for Democracy"

Threats against US federal judges and prosecutors have more than doubled in recent years, with serious threats climbing to 457 in fiscal year 2023 from 300 in fiscal year 2022 for judges and from 68 in 2021 to 155 in 2023 for prosecutors, according to data from the US Marshals Service. Officials attribute the increase to a growing wave of violence tied to political polarization, with politically motivated threats becoming more routine, particularly since highly politicized cases, including those involving former President Donald Trump, began appearing before federal courts in 2020.

politics1 year ago

"Rising Political Tensions Lead to Surge in Threats Against Federal Judges and Prosecutors"

Threats against US federal judges have more than doubled since 2021, reaching 457 serious threats in fiscal year 2023, driven by growing politically motivated violence, according to US Marshals Service data. The spike is linked to the country's bitter political divisions, with judges and prosecutors facing threats related to highly politicized cases, including those involving former President Donald Trump and the Supreme Court's decision on abortion rights. The agency is concerned about the rising tide of threats fueled by partisan divisions and vitriol on social media, with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland expressing alarm at the spike in threats against public officials and warning that they threaten the fabric of democracy.

crime1 year ago

"Escaped Philadelphia Teen Shane Pryor Captured After 5 Days on the Run"

A Philadelphia teen murder suspect, Shane Pryor, who escaped while being transported to a hospital last week, has been captured by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Philadelphia Police Department. Pryor, who is awaiting trial on a 2020 murder charge, was apprehended while boarding a public transit bus and taken into custody without incident. He had escaped from a van en route to the hospital for a hand injury and was not handcuffed at the time.

crime2 years ago

"Philadelphia Police Launch Manhunt for Escaped Teen Murder Suspect"

A 17-year-old murder suspect, Shane Pryor, escaped while being transported to a hospital in Philadelphia, triggering a search involving the U.S. Marshals Service. Pryor, who has been in custody since age 15, is awaiting trial for a 2020 murder charge. Police are searching for him and have warned the public not to approach him. Pryor's lawyer suggested that the denial of his request to be tried as a juvenile may have prompted the escape.

crime2 years ago

Escaped Murder Suspect Recaptured After Months on the Run

Christopher Haynes, a murder suspect who escaped from police custody at a Washington, D.C. hospital nearly two months ago, has been recaptured by a fugitive task force led by the U.S. Marshals Service in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Haynes had assaulted an officer and fled with a handcuff still attached to his wrist. He was originally arrested in connection with a shooting death in August and will now face charges for the escape as well. The circumstances of his recapture and his presence in Oxon Hill remain unclear.

crime2 years ago

"Manhunt intensifies for suspect in targeted killing of Maryland judge"

The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Pedro Argote, who is wanted in connection with the targeted killing of Maryland judge Andrew Wilkinson. The shooting occurred hours after the judge granted Argote's estranged wife custody of their four children. Argote has ties to multiple areas outside of Maryland and should be considered armed and dangerous. The judge's decision in the custody battle is believed to be the motive behind the shooting.

crime2 years ago

Fugitive Child Rapist Captured After Jet Ski Prison Escape

Samuel Hartman, a convicted child rapist who escaped an Arkansas prison on a jet ski, has been captured a year later at a Quality Inn in Lewisburg, West Virginia, along with his wife, mother, and mother's boyfriend. Hartman's wife and mother allegedly helped him flee while he was on a work detail, opening fire on a corrections officer as he ran to get inside a pickup truck. They then used jet skis to escape, which were later found abandoned on the Mississippi side of the river. Hartman was apprehended covered in blood, and it is unclear how he sustained his injuries. The family members now face charges and are expected to be extradited to Arkansas.

crime2 years ago

"Arkansas Prison Escapee Samuel Hartman, Captured in West Virginia After Jet Ski Pursuit"

Samuel Hartman, a convicted rapist who used a jet ski to escape from an Arkansas prison last year, has been captured in West Virginia along with his wife, mother, and mother's boyfriend. The women are accused of helping Hartman escape, and the arrests were made by U.S. marshals and local law enforcement. Hartman was serving a life sentence for a rape conviction.