U.S. Marshal Sonya K. Chavez 

U.S. Marshals Service News:

ALBUQUERQUE — March 8, Derek Laurice FOOTE was arrested by the United States Marshals Service Southwest Investigative Fugitive Task Force (USMS-SWIFT), following the issuance of a Bench Warrant in the Second Judicial District Court in Bernalillo County.

The warrant was issued when FOOTE failed to comply with Court orders (bond violation). 

FOOTE had been charged with Criminal Sexual Penetration, First Degree; Great Bodily Harm/Mental  Anguish (two counts), Kidnapping First Degree w/Intent to Commit Sexual Offense and Aggravated  Battery. 

This arrest is the result of a joint law enforcement effort, including the Albuquerque Police Department,  the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, the New Mexico State Police, New Mexico Department of  Corrections-Probation & Parole (STIU), the Department of Homeland Security and the United States  Marshals Service.  

“Getting dangerous individuals like this off the streets continues to be our priority at the U. S. Marshals  Service,” said U.S. Marshal Sonya K. Chavez of the District of New Mexico. “Our focus will always be on doing our part to make New Mexico communities safer.”

About the United States Marshals Service:

The United States Marshals Service, as the first Federal Law Enforcement Agency in the United States (1789) continues to serve our Nation in unseen, but critical missions to include protecting the Federal Judicial process, managing seized assets (acquired by criminals, thru illegal means), housing and transporting federal prisoners and enforcement operations.

By combining the resources of multiple agencies, the identification, investigation and apprehension of fugitives wanted for egregious crimes against the community, is accomplished while ensuring the application of equal Justice, Integrity, and Service for all.

For more information about the U.S. Marshals, visit https://www.usmarshals.gov/