Operation Rolling Rock Conducted in Eastern Panhandle

Martinsburg, WV – The U.S. Marshals Service and the West Virginia State Police joined forces and resources to conduct sex offender compliance checks in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.

Operation Rolling Rock was an operation funded by the U.S. Marshals Sex Offender Investigations Branch. The operation provided $21,600 in overtime funds to the West Virginia State Police to conduct sex offender compliance checks. The operation began on March 22, 2015 and ended on March 29, 2015. The operation focused on Berkeley, Jefferson, Hampshire and Mineral Counties.

In West Virginia, the State Police is tasked with registering and monitoring persons who have been convicted of sex crimes. These four counties have approximately 700 offenders who are required to register. Offenders in West Virginia are required to update their registration annually, and the State Police verifies this information through compliance checks. Any offender found in non compliance of the registry may face criminal charges.

During Operation Rolling Rock, 585 compliance checks were attempted. Out of these checks, 342 offenders were found in compliance and 48 offenders were non compliant. The 48 non compliant offenders are being investigated, 19 arrests have been made, and 28 arrests are pending. One offender is being investigated for possible federal violations of the Sex Offender and Registration Notification Act.

The U.S. Marshals Sex Offender Investigations Branch partners with local and state governments to increase tracking of sexual offenders This partnership enhances monitoring of potentially dangerous predators.

Fugitive of the Week' Surrenders

Concord, NH – Shortly after noon today, last week’s “Fugitive of the Week,” Tyler Twombly, surrendered to his parole officer in Manchester, NH. Mr. Twombly was being sought on an outstanding parole warrant for violating his conditions of parole. Twombly was on parole as a result of a conviction and sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm. In mid-March, Twombly was last known to be residing in a halfway house in Manchester, NH, where he allegedly assaulted a female corrections officer and fled on foot; leading to the issuance of this arrest warrant.

As part of the U.S. Marshals fugitive investigation, Twombly was featured just last week as the “Fugitive of the Week.” The “Fugitive of the Week” is broadcast on WTPL-FM, WMUR-TV, The Union Leader, The Nashua Telegraph, The Patch, Foster’s Daily Democrat and is prominently featured on the internet. The “Fugitive of the Week” continues to be very successful tool that has resulted in the location and arrest of numerous fugitives since its implementation in 2007.

This news feature led to numerous tips, pointing to the location of Twombly. The task force was preparing to act on these tips, when it was learned that Twombly intended to surrender today with his attorney. Twombly was very aware that he was the ‘Fugitive of the Week,’ and this put the pressure on him that ultimately caused him to surrender today. Twombly was booked at the Hillsborough County Jail, pending any further court hearings and his return to the New Hampshire State Prison.

Since the inception of the New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force in 2002, these partnerships have resulted in over 5,869 arrests (Updated as of 12/4/2014). These arrests have ranged in seriousness from murder, assault, unregistered sex offenders, probation and parole violations and numerous other serious offenses. Nationally the United States Marshals Service fugitive programs are carried out with local law enforcement in 94 district offices, 85 local fugitive task forces, 7 regional task forces, as well as a growing network of offices in foreign countries.

Louisiana Sex Offender Arrested in Atlanta

Atlanta, GA – In 1987, Ira Anthony Boudreaux was convicted in the Eastern District of Louisiana (E/LA) of Conspiracy and Extortion for the aggravated kidnapping of a 3 year-old boy. The kidnapping was designed by Boudreaux and several coconspirators to obtain a large ransom. The child was eventually recovered safely after being abandoned in a sugar cane field. Boudreaux received a 40-year sentence and is on parole until 2032.

In March 2012, Boudreaux violated the conditions of his parole and was sentenced to 14 months. Boudreaux was released from Bureau of Prisons (BOP) custody Dec.13, 2014, with instructions to report to the BOP Volunteers of America Halfway House in New Orleans. He never showed up at the halfway house. Instead, he made contact with a female associate. The female, who was still on federal probation in E/LA, reported this information to the U.S. Marshals Service.

An investigation ensued with the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, New Orleans Division, to locate and apprehend Boudreaux. Team members developed information that Boudreaux had obtained a Dodge Durango. With assistance from Technical Operations Group and Financial Surveillance Group, the team learned March 23 that Boudreaux was in Dahlonega. Deputy U.S. Marshal James Smith was contacted for immediate assistance.

Early in the morning of March 24 Smith, along with officers from Hall and Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Officer, and members of the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, located the Dodge Durango in a parking lot of a Wal-Mart in Dahlonega. Boudreaux was located sleeping inside the vehicle and was arrested without incident.

Boudreaux is currently in BOP custody. The Parole Commissioner shall determine if Boudreaux has violated the conditions of his release, and if so, whether a revocation hearing is necessary. If convicted, Boudreaux may have his parole revoked and could serve the remainder of his sentence in custody.