Illinois Caught Up in US Marshals 50-Suspect Sting

A new just-completed operation by the United States Marshals was focused on Iowa, but by the time is was over, many of the 50 suspects they took down were located across Illinois.

According to a press release just shared today by the US Marshals, they just finished what they called "Operation River Run". Marshals in both Iowa and Illinois teamed up with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Bettendorf Police Department, and Iowa Department of Corrections to conduct a 5-week long fugitive operation that began on May 19 and just concluded on June 20,2025. The goal was to locate and arrest as many suspects as possible that had local, state and federal arrest warrants. They captured 52 suspects many of which were found as far into Illinois as Chicago.

What crimes were the suspects accused of that were found in Illinois by the US Marshals?

The charges varied from homicide, guns, drugs, assaults, sex offenses, to other crimes of violence.

“In our work with local, state, and federal agencies, our commitment to serving the community remains unchanged,” said Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Iowa George Mavromatis. “We are all devoted to honoring our oaths of office and tirelessly working to combat violent crime in our communities. The achievements of Operation River Run highlight our shared dedication to collaboration among all professionals in the Southern District of Iowa.”

"Operation River Run" is the latest effort by the US Marshals and other law enforcement agencies in Illinois that are increasing their effort to rid the streets of the most violent criminals.