U.S. Marshals are turning to Milwaukee residents to help track down Darnell Morton, a 53-year-old lifetime sex-offender registrant believed to be in the area. Authorities say Morton was convicted in a child sexual-assault case tied to the year 2000 and was released from prison in 2019. He is also known to use the alias Na'eem and, according to officials, failed to stay compliant with supervision after a court-ordered probation term. Investigators warn he should not be approached and say they are actively searching for him.
As reported by FOX6 News Milwaukee, U.S. Marshals describe Morton as about 5 feet 9 inches tall and 180 pounds. The station quotes an investigator saying, "He needs to get off the streets, definitely." According to the same report, investigators say Morton grabbed a 14-year-old from his porch and forced her into his basement in the incident that led to a second-degree sexual-assault conviction. FOX6 also reports that Morton had a probation violation in 2025 and disappeared after his most recent release. The Marshals' local tip line listed by the station is 414-297-3707.
Registry Records And Aliases
Public registry entries compiled by third-party databases list Morton as Darnell V. Morton with aliases including Na Eem Abdul Haqq and Na'eem, and tie him to case number 2000CF005065. Those entries record a conviction for second-degree sexual assault and list his sex-offender registration as lifetime. Similar public databases mirror these details, including OffenderRadar. The registry data available online shows a verification date in mid-2025.
Recent Supervision History
Per FOX6 News Milwaukee, Morton was returned to custody after a 2025 probation violation but vanished after a later release, prompting the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force to take the lead on the search. Marshals told reporters they were concerned he could reoffend and asked for public tips to help locate him. Investigators say he is believed to be in the Milwaukee area but could be using multiple aliases or moving frequently.
How To Report Tips
If you have information that could help locate Morton, authorities say you should not approach him. Instead, contact local police or the U.S. Marshals. The Marshals maintain guidance on submitting tips and a national communications center on their website at the U.S. Marshals Service. For this search, the local tip number reported by media is 414-297-3707; callers to that line can remain anonymous.
