December 04, 2009- 15 Most Wanted Fugitive Addition - The U.S. Marshals have added to their "15 Most Wanted " list a man serving three life sentences who escaped custody during his transport from Huntsville, TX. During the escape, Arcade Joseph Comeaux, Jr. allegedly produced a weapon and fired upon two correctional officers, took them hostage and forced them to drive to Baytown, TX where he restrained the officers in the back of the van, took their firearms and one of their uniforms.
The U.S. Marshals Service is the nation's oldest federal law enforcement agency. For more information on U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted fugitives and Major Cases, go to www.usmarshals.gov.
December 03, 2009 - Search Continues for Florida Homicide Suspect - On November 26, 2009, Paul Michael Merhige was invited to a family Thanksgiving dinner in Jupiter, Florida where he open fired with a handgun on unsuspecting guests, killing four and wounding two. The investigation revealed that Merhige had a strong resentment toward several family members.
December 02, 2009 - Cathy J. Jones, Acting U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Ohio and Springfield Police Chief Steven Moody, announce the arrest of Jarron Y. Tabor. Tabor was wanted on attempted homicide charges in Springfield, Ohio; multiple charges in West Virginia, which include three counts of conspiracy to distribute dangerous drugs; and multiple charges in Montgomery County to include carrying a concealed weapon.
December 01, 2009 - The U.S. Marshals and the Grand Rapids Police Department announce the arrest of James Jamar Harris. Harris was charged with a seven count felony warrant by the Grand Rapids Police Department on 11/06/2009. The charges include 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct, 1st Degree, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, armed home invasion, felon in possession of a firearm, felony firearm, and failing to register as a sex offender.
