MARYLAND (WBFF) — FBI Baltimore, in collaboration with local, state, and federal officials, announced the results of a large-scale fugitive warrant sweep in Maryland and Delaware, resulting in over 100 arrests, the seizure of firearms, and the removal of dangerous offenders from both states.
The three-week surge occurred from July 20 to August 5, 2026, as part of the FBI’s ‘Summer Heat 2.0 Initiative to Combat Violent Crime.’
“These are meaningful results,” said FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul in a press release. “This surge demonstrates the FBI’s unwavering commitment to public safety. Together with our partners, we targeted violent offenders threatening our communities and took decisive action to hold them accountable.”
The first week took place in Wilmington, Delaware, and resulted in 49 arrests and the seizure of one firearm, officials said.
Arrests included individuals wanted for robbery, rape, child abuse, sexual assault, strangulation, illegal firearm possession, and sexual exploitation.
Week two occurred in Baltimore, resulting in a total of 36 arrests. Two firearms were seized, and the offenses included attempted murder, armed robbery, assault, forcible rape of a minor, sexual assault of a minor, child abuse, and cyberstalking, officials reported.
The third week resulted in 24 arrests in Anne Arundel County, with individuals wanted for assault, rape, sexual abuse of a minor, desertion of a child, reckless endangerment, illegal firearm possession, robbery conspiracy, and other serious violent offenses.
“It’s initiatives such as the FBI’s Summer Heat 2.0, where law enforcement agencies collaborate to identify and bring the most violent offenders to justice, that significantly contribute to the continued decrease in violent crime,” said Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley in a press release. “The BPD remains committed to strengthening partnerships with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, leveraging every available resource, and holding those who commit violent crimes accountable. Through these collaborative efforts, we will continue working to build safer communities and create a safer Baltimore.”
All the agencies that participated included:
“The results of this three-week surge demonstrate what is possible when law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels work together with a shared purpose. The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office is proud to stand alongside the FBI and our law enforcement partners in identifying, apprehending, and holding accountable those who threaten the safety of our communities,” said Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates in a press release.
Cases involved include the arrest of Darrio Smith on August 3, 2026, who was arrested on a second-degree assault warrant in Annapolis, Maryland, in connection with an alleged assault that occurred on school property, officials reported.
Another case included the arrest of John Moyer on August 4, 2026, on second-degree rape, sex abuse of a minor, and 4th-degree sex offense charges in Brooklyn, Maryland, for crimes that allegedly took place from December 15, 2025, through January 14, 2026, authorities reported.
Officials also announced the arrest of Markquail Harris on August 5, 2026, based on a warrant for rape involving a firearm. Harris is from Levittown, PA, but is accused of going to New Castle City to commit his crime. Harris was charged with first-degree rape and is being held at Howard Young Correctional Institution on $615,000 cash bail, according to authorities.
The national initiative united agents, task force officers, intelligence personnel, professional staff, and partner agencies to identify, locate, and apprehend violent offenders in a coordinated effort.
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