The FBI Baltimore Field Office said a focused, three-week fugitive apprehension operation produced 109 arrests, the seizure of three firearms and the apprehension of multiple suspects wanted on violent-crime warrants across Maryland and Delaware.
Scope and timeline of the operation
Officials said the operation ran from July 20 through Aug. 5 as part of the FBI’s Summer Heat 2.0 initiative, which concentrates federal, state and local law-enforcement resources on locating and arresting individuals wanted for violent offenses. The Baltimore Field Office coordinated the multiagency effort, which included more than a dozen partner agencies.
Where arrests occurred and types of alleged crimes
Authorities reported arrests in multiple jurisdictions during the three weeks. The operation produced arrests tied to a range of alleged crimes including robbery, rape, child abuse, assault, attempted murder, sexual abuse of a minor, reckless endangerment, cyberstalking and illegal possession of firearms.
| Week | Primary location | Arrests | Firearms seized |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Wilmington | 49 | 1 |
| Week 2 | Baltimore | 36 | 2 |
| Week 3 | Anne Arundel County | 24 | 0 |
Notable arrests tied to Delaware and the region
Among those taken into custody were several individuals whose arrests were highlighted by the FBI press office:
- Darrio Smith — arrested Aug. 3 in Annapolis on a second-degree assault warrant linked to an alleged incident on school property.
- John Moyer — arrested Aug. 4 in Brooklyn, Maryland, on charges that include second-degree rape and sex abuse of a minor for alleged incidents between December 2025 and January 2026.
- Markquail Harris — arrested Aug. 5 in Delaware on a warrant alleging rape involving a firearm; Harris is being held on $615,000 cash bail, according to the FBI.
Officials said the first week of the operation, focused in Wilmington, produced 49 arrests and the seizure of one firearm. The arrests there involved suspects wanted for offenses ranging from robbery and rape to child abuse and illegal firearm possession. Week two, concentrated in Baltimore, produced 36 arrests and two firearms seized. Week three, which focused on Anne Arundel County, resulted in 24 arrests for alleged crimes including assault, rape, sexual abuse of a minor and reckless endangerment.
Law enforcement perspective
FBI Baltimore leaders characterized the results as evidence of coordinated enforcement. The operation is part of the bureau’s broader Summer Heat 2.0 effort, designed to intensify fugitive apprehension during months when violent crime often rises.
Local law-enforcement partners typically provide investigative leads, serve arrest warrants and help with community outreach as part of these multiagency initiatives. Officials did not release an exhaustive list of arrestees or additional case details beyond those cited by the FBI press office.
What this means for Delaware communities
Wilmington residents took a substantial share of the arrests in the surge’s opening week, reflecting continued law-enforcement attention on the city’s violent-crime caseload. The removal of suspects wanted for serious offenses can provide immediate relief to neighborhoods, officials say, but long-term public safety depends on sustained investigation, prosecution and community programs.
For residents seeking information about specific cases, filings and court dates are handled through local court systems and prosecuting offices. Victims and witnesses who have information relevant to outstanding warrants or ongoing investigations are encouraged to contact the FBI or local police departments.
The FBI press office provided the information about the operation and the arrest totals. Local prosecutors and police departments may release additional details as cases advance through the courts.
Coverage will continue as more public documents and court records become available.
