The U.S. Marshals-led Nevada Violent Offender Task Force arrested 134 violent fugitives in the second quarter, bringing its midyear total to 283, officials say. Those arrests cleared more than 316 outstanding warrants and targeted suspects wanted in cases involving homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, drug and firearm offenses, and dozens of sex crimes. Deputies also reported that seven missing children were safely recovered as part of the same push, which stretched across Las Vegas and other Nevada jurisdictions with federal and local teams working side by side.
Midyear Numbers And Notable Arrests
According to FOX5, the second-quarter total cleared more than 316 outstanding warrants and included suspects accused of offenses ranging from homicide to sex crimes. The station highlighted a string of high-profile Las Vegas arrests, including people accused of sexual assault against children, sex trafficking, domestic violence, kidnapping and attempted homicide.
Follow-Up To A Busy Spring
The midyear tally builds on an already aggressive start to 2026. Between Jan. 1 and March 31, the Nevada Violent Offender Task Force arrested 147 fugitives, the U.S. Marshals Service reported in an April news release. In that announcement, U.S. Marshal Gary Schofield said, "Our pursuit of violent offenders is relentless, and our commitment to the community never wavers," framing the first-quarter operation as part of a sustained campaign rather than a one-off blitz.
How The Task Force Is Put Together
The Nevada Violent Offender Task Force combines U.S. Marshals with state and local agencies to run coordinated sweeps in both northern and southern Nevada, according to earlier local reporting circulated by the Marshals Service. Participating agencies include the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, police departments in Reno and Sparks, the DEA, HSI, ICE and multiple county sheriff’s offices, all pooling personnel and intelligence to track down wanted suspects.
Recovered Children And Search Details
A July 2 press release from the U.S. Marshals Service described how task force members, working with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, located two missing children after surveillance led investigators to a residence on Whitlocks Mill Avenue. The noncustodial father was taken into custody, and officers recovered 15 firearms and ammunition during a search of the home, according to the release. The agency also urged the public to report information on wanted fugitives through the USMS Tips app or by contacting the Marshals communications center.
What Happens Next
Those arrested will be booked and processed in local jails while prosecutors in each county decide on formal charges and any extradition requests. Marshals and local partners say fugitive sweeps will continue as needed, with the ongoing operations aimed at reducing the number of people wanted in connection with violent crimes and returning missing children to safety.
