U.S. Marshals national operation nets 122 fugitives in Memphis

Operation North Star nabs more than 1,500 of the most dangerous criminals in 10 cities

Memphis, Tenn. – The U.S. Marshals Service, with the help of other law enforcement agencies, including the Jackson Police Department, has conducted a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative focusing on the country’s most violent offenders in 10 cities, including Memphis, Tenn.

This 30-day initiative, called Operation North Star (ONS) resulted in the arrest of 122 fugitives, sex offenders, and violent criminals wanted in the Bluff City. The major partners in this endeavor were the Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and
Explosives (ATF), Tennessee Department of Correction, Jackson Police Department, and Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

ONS concentrated on fugitives who were wanted for the most serious, violent, and harmful offenses such as homicide, forcible sexual assault, robbery, and aggravated assault.

ONS also looked for opportunities for the U.S. Marshals Service to engage with the community in ways to reduce crime.

Along with Memphis, ONS was deployed in Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles,
New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. Each has seen a large increase in recent homicides and shootings.

(PHOTO: U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller)