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@USMSDenver is the official account for the U.S. Marshals in the District of Colorado. We have offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, & Durango. We are also the lead agency for the Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF). Follow us for agency news & updates!
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Colorado's #1 Most Wanted Fugitive Sex Offender Arrested
Yesterday, members of the U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) Denver Metro team located and arrested fugitive Rafael HINOJOSA-BRISENO. Deputy U.S. Marshals & Task Force Officers (TFOs) from @Colorado_DOC, @PoliceEnglewood, and @LakewoodPDCO acted on an anonymous tip that was sent in to @CBI_Colorado. The CBI analyst who fielded the tip is assigned to the COVOTF and quickly relayed the information to our fugitive team.
HINOJOSA-BRISENO was located at an apartment in the 900 block of S Dahlia St in Denver and apprehended after trying to escape out a back window. He is wanted by @jeffcosheriffco for felony failure to register as a sex offender & misdemeanor assault as well as by @WheatRidgePD for felony trespassing & misdemeanor protection order violation. HINOJOSA-BRISENO's registration requirement stems from a previous conviction for attempted sexual assault on a child out of Denver County.
ALT Rafael HINOJOSA-BRISENO
ALT Rafael HINOJOSA-BRISENO in U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) custody.
ALT Rafael HINOJOSA-BRISENO in U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) custody.
4 Texas Homicide Suspects Arrested by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Northglenn
Last Monday, fugitive Gabriel OLIVO-OLIVO was arrested during a joint-tactical operation conducted by @CSP_News Special Operations and Response (SOAR) and members of the U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) Denver Metro team. OLIVO-OLIVO was wanted by @LewisvillePD for 1st Deg Murder in connection to a deadly Sept 11 shooting outside of Dallas.
OLIVO-OLIVO and others fled Texas and were located in Northglenn by COVOTF Deputy U.S. Marshals (DUSMs) and Task Force Officers (TFOs) from @dcsheriff, @Colorado_DOC, @BldrCOSheriff, & @GoldenCOPS. The joint-arrest operation resulted in the safe apprehension of OLIVO-OLIVO in addition to 3 others who have now been charged in connection with the homicide.
Once all suspects were in custody and the residence was secure, members of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) from @USMSDenver, @HSI_Dallas, @HSIDenver, & @FBIDenver executed a search warrant and located a semi-auto handgun and other evidentiary items connected to the murder.
Gabriel OLIVO-OLIVO, Erian ESPINOZA-MARTINEZ, Carly GUERRERO-AGUERO, and a juvenile suspect have all been charged in connection to the homicide as well as a 5th suspect who was arrested in Texas.
Read the full press release here: ow.ly/HqlV50ZSlo8
ALT Gabriel OLIVO-OLIVO
ALT U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) members working an arrest action for a homicide suspect.
This week, the U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) was requested to assist the @CityofAlamosa Police Department in a large-scale, multi-jurisdiction takedown operation of a drug-trafficking organization (DTO) operating in the San Luis Valley.
Over 30 Deputy U.S. Marshals & Task Force Officers along with 14 members of the @CSP_News SOAR team executed search warrants at 3 separate properties and apprehended 12 members of the DTO who had felony arrest warrants issued for them.
A total of 44 firearms were seized in addition to large quantities of illegal narcotics, thousands of dollars in illicit funds, and luxury property purchased with proceeds from narcotics trafficking.
COVOTF members from Alamosa P.D., Alamosa County S.O., @Colorado_DOC, @CBI_Colorado, @FPD_PIO, @PuebloCountySO, @PoliceEnglewood, & @RockyFordPolice teamed with CSP SOAR to execute the search warrants and conduct the arrest actions all in less than 24 hrs. Charges for individuals arrested range from Colorado Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA) - Pattern of Racketeering Activity, to Money Laundering, Unlawful Distribution of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Distribution of Fentanyl, and much more.
We'd like to thank Alamosa P.D. for trusting us to assist with this operation and sincerely hope it helps reduce the amount of organized crime and illicit narcotics plaguing the San Luis Valley.
ALT Suspect in custody during San Luis Valley drug takedown operation on 9/23/2026.
ALT Suspect in custody during San Luis Valley drug takedown operation on 9/23/2026.
ALT Suspect in custody during San Luis Valley drug takedown operation on 9/23/2026.
ALT Suspect in custody during San Luis Valley drug takedown operation on 9/23/2026.
Homicide Suspect in Custody
Fugitive Robeiker MEJIAS-GONZALEZ, wanted by @Glendale_PD_CO on an arrest warrant for 1st Degree Murder, is back in the U.S. and in custody. On 9/17, MEJIAS-GONZALEZ, a Venezuelan citizen, was detained by @INAMI_mx for not having legal status to be present in Mexico. They also learned he had an active arrest warrant for homicide in Colorado and immediately contacted the @USMarshalsHQ Mexico Foreign Field Office (MFFO). The Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) in Denver was then notified and contacted Glendale PD, who requested assistance from the USMS in returning MEJIAS-GONZALEZ to the United States to face charges.
The USMS MFFO coordinated with INM to remove MEJIAS-GONZALEZ from Mexico and on Tuesday, he was taken into custody by members of the USMS Florida-Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force (FCRFTF) in Miami. He was then turned over to @MiamiDade_SO custody and is awaiting extradition back to Colorado. #FugitiveFriday
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As we celebrate our 237th birthday, we take pride in maintaining our position as America's leader in finding & capturing the most violent and hardest-to-find criminals, wherever they may run or hide. #Justice #Integrity #Service xitter.cf/USMarshalsHQ/status/21…
Different era, Same mission. Established by the Judiciary Act of 1789, the Marshals became America’s first federal law enforcement agency. From the first 13 Marshals appointed by George Washington to the work being done across the country today, the mission has continued to evolve with the nation.
237 years of justice, integrity, and service to our nation.
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So grateful for our partnership with @dcsheriff and their commitment to helping us make not only Douglas County, but the entire state of Colorado a safer place by reducing violent crime and putting bad guys where they belong: in jail and off the streets of our communities.
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Partnerships we are so proud of!
Recently, U.S. Marshals from across the country came to our Helitack base to prepare themselves and their K-9s with training on our Douglas County helicopter.
One of the K-9s, Rocky, had to be emergency evacuated on a helicopter after he was shot, taking down a bad guy in Houston. Preparation and partnerships like these keep our community safer.
We are so grateful to be a part of the Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) with the U.S. Marshals Service.
ALT Instructor briefing four tactical officers next to an open-door helicopter, gesturing toward the cockpit and interior safety equipment.
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Yesterday afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF) along with @CSP_News SOAR and @HSI_HQ conducted a warrant operation at a residence near E 104th Ave & Fox Run Pkwy in Northglenn. Deputy US Marshals (DUSMs) & Task Force Officers (TFOs) from @Colorado_DOC, @dcsheriff, @BldrCOSheriff, & @GoldenCOPS supported CSP SOAR in safely arresting a party wanted for 1st Deg Murder and additional persons of interest in the case.
Due to the on-going investigation, additional details will be released at a later date.
ALT U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force members working an arrest action in Northglenn, CO.
Fugitive Jason SETTLES, wanted by @FCPolice for 2nd Deg DV Assault, was arrested yesterday at a hotel near I-70 & W 33rd in Wheat Ridge.
COVOTF DUSMs & TFOs from @LakewoodPDCO, @WheatRidgePD, @Colorado_DOC, & @GoldenCOPS along w/ a @jeffcosheriffco K9 unit made the arrest.
ALT Jason SETTLES in custody of the U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF).
ALT Jason SETTLES in custody of the U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF).
ALT Jason SETTLES in custody of the U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF).
ALT Jason SETTLES
This week, COVOTF Deputy US Marshals & Task Force Officers (TFOs) from @dcsheriff, @PoliceEnglewood, & @Colorado_DOC arrested fugitive Jacinto HERRERA near Acres Green Dr & Park Meadows Dr in Lone Tree.
HERRERA is wanted by DCSO for 2nd Deg Assault w/ Serious Bodily Injury.
ALT Jacinto HERRERA in custody
ALT Jacinto HERRERA in custody
The U.S. Marshals in Colorado are proud to announce @WheatRidgePD as our newest member of the Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF).
On Monday, U.S. Marshal Kirk Taylor swore in 2 WRPD members as Task Force Officers (TFOs) who will be joining our Denver Metro team.
ALT Badge logos for the U.S. Marshals and Wheat Ridge Police Department flanking the patch for the Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF).
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25 years later, we remember September 11, 2001, and honor the lives lost, families forever changed, and heroes who answered the call to serve.
We remember our U.S. Marshals Service family who made the ultimate sacrifice and honor their courage and service.
We will never forget.
This Labor Day, the U.S. Marshals Service honors the American workforce and recognizes the dedication, professionalism, and commitment of those who contribute to the strength and prosperity of our nation.
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Yesterday, COVOTF TFOs from @CBI_Colorado located fugitive Mason DEAN, who is wanted by @ThorntonPolice for felony Assault, Menacing, & Attempt to Disarm a Police Officer.
DUSMs & TFOs from CBI, @Colorado_DOC, @dcsheriff, & @boulderpolice arrested him near I-70 & 270 in Denver.
ALT Mason DEAN in custody of the U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF).
ALT Mason DEAN in custody of the U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF).
Fugitive Vanessa VIGIL, wanted by Edgewater PD for 2nd Deg Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon, 3 counts of Assault on a Police Officer, & Poss. of a Weapon, was arrested yesterday in Denver by COVOTF Deputy U.S. Marshals (DUSMs) & TFOs from @dcsheriff, @Colorado_DOC, & @PoliceEnglewood.
ALT Vanessa VIGIL
Also Wednesday, the COVOTF located fugitive Jean LOUINE, a Haitian-national who is wanted by @MCSO_IN for felony child molestation.
Deputy US Marshals & TFOs from @WeldSheriff, @dcsheriff, @Colorado_DOC, & @PoliceEnglewood arrested him near Hwy 34 & 23rd Ave in Greeley.
Wednesday, the COVOTF Denver team went north for fugitive Adam LINDEMAN, who is wanted by @PoliceEnglewood for felony 2nd Deg Assault.
Deputy US Marshals & TFOs from Englewood PD, @WeldSheriff, @dcsheriff, @BldrCOSheriff, & @Colorado_DOC teamed w/ Evans PD to make the arrest.
ALT Adam LINDEMAN
On Monday, our COVOTF TFO from @dcsheriff & Deputy U.S. Marshals (DUSMs) located & arrested fugitive Terry WOODS at a motel near I-70 & Federal in Denver.
WOODS is wanted by @CRPoliceCO for Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, felony Menacing, and Motor Vehicle Theft. #FugitiveFriday
ALT Terry WOODS
Fugitive Joseph BARRIOS, wanted for Agg Robbery, Vehicle Theft, Larceny, & more, was located by the COVOTF at a house near Federal & Louisiana in Denver.
BARRIOS came running out of the house wearing a wig & screaming hysterically before being tased & arrested. #FugitiveFriday
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ALT Joseph BARRIOS in custody of the U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force (COVOTF).
COVOTF Deputy U.S. Marshals (DUSMs) & Task Force Officers (TFOs) from @Colorado_DOC, @PoliceEnglewood, @dcsheriff, @LakewoodPDCO, & @CBI_Colorado made the arrest.
BARRIOS is wanted on warrants from CDOC, @DenverPolice, @AdamsCoSheriff, @ThorntonPolice, & @BrightonPolice.
Last week, COVOTF DUSMs & TFOs from @CBI_Colorado, @dcsheriff, @PoliceEnglewood, @Colorado_DOC, & @GoldenCOPS tracked down fugitive Jason DEFFENBAUGH, who was living in a camp near Bear Creek Greenbelt Trail.
DEFFENBAUGH is wanted by @LakewoodPDCO for felony sexual assault.
ALT Jason DEFFENBAUGH