The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has launched a new initiative offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of individuals involved in criminal activities within Washington, D.C. The initiative is part of the ongoing federal efforts to address crime in the city and
enhance public safety in the nation's capital.
The Marshals are encouraging members of the public to submit tips through either scanning their QR code or visiting their
USMS Tips platform, which allows users to report information anonymously. Tipsters then receive a unique reference number to follow up or provide additional information to USMS representatives.
According to the U.S. Marshals, the platform is specifically intended for information on wanted fugitives, registered sex offenders who are not living at their reported addresses, potential threats to the federal judiciary, and missing children cases.
Officials noted that other criminal reports or public safety concerns should be directed to local law enforcement, and emergencies should be reported by calling 911.
In a
post on X, the U.S. Marshals Service highlighted the reward program as part of an effort to “#MakeDCSafeAgain.”
"We have now made over 550 arrests in Washington, DC and have taken 76 illegal firearms off the streets—saving lives,"
posted Attorney General Pamela Bondi, adding: "You can help—@USMarshalsHQ is offering a reward for any information leading to an arrest. Together, we will make DC safe again!"
The reward program and tip platform are intended to supplement ongoing federal and local law enforcement operations in the city, according to USMS.
Tips can be submitted online at usmarshals.gov/tips. Users who provide a tip can remain anonymous unless they choose to provide identifying information.
On Aug. 19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a press release detailing a series of law enforcement actions in Washington, D.C., reporting that federal agencies have arrested multiple individuals involved in gang activity, assault, kidnapping, burglary, and drug trafficking.
“President Trump was clear: he will make DC safe and beautiful again,”
said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “In less than a week, ICE and CBP arrested gang members, kidnappers, drug traffickers, and other violent thugs. We will support the re-establishment of law and order and public safety, so Americans can feel safe in our nation’s capital.”
On Aug.11, President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., deploying 800 National Guard troops from the D.C. National Guard and assuming federal control of the Metropolitan Police Department.
In the
days that followed, Republican governors from Ohio, South Carolina, and West Virginia authorized their own Guard units to assist, with Mississippi joining on Aug. 18 and Louisiana and Tennessee on Aug. 19.
