Operation FALCON 2007

1. William Caldwell
On July 10, 2007, William Caldwell was arrested in the Middle District of Louisiana (M/LA) by a team investigators participating in Operation FALCON 2007. The West Feliciana Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office wanted Caldwell for 192 counts of Molestation of Juvenile, as well as for 192 counts of Sexual Battery after he allegedly molested a minor girl over a period of seven years.

2. Quincy Punch
On July 19, 2007, Quincy Punch, a documented member of the 5 Deuce Hoover Crip gang, was arrested in Houston, TX by members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offender & Fugitive Task Force (GCVOFTF) and inspectors from the Technical Operations Group (TOG) participating in Operation FALCON 2007 in the Southern District of Texas (S/TX). The Houston Police Department (HPD) wanted Punch for Capital Murder after he and an unknown associate allegedly killed a person during a carjacking. During this incident, Punch and his associate forced the victim from his vehicle, restrained him using duct tape, and then placed him in the trunk of his own vehicle. After driving for several hours, Punch and his associate removed the victim from the trunk, shot him three times, and then used lighter fluid to ignite him. The victim survived these initial injuries, and was discovered three days later and taken to the hospital. Twelve days later, the victim succumbed to his injuries and died. Punch and his associate allegedly engaged in this series of actions in order to steal the wheels from the victim's car. Punch has an extensive criminal history of narcotics violations, Assault, and firearms offenses. Investigators continue to work to identify Punch's associate.

3. Raul Jacquez
On August 23, 2007, Raul Jacquez was arrested in Las Vegas, NV by a team of investigators from the District of Nevada participating in Operation FALCON 2007. Authorities in Sinaloa, Mexico wanted Jacquez for Homicide after he allegedly killed his mother-in-law in March 2005. Investigators developed information on Jacquez’s location, responded to that site, and safely took him into custody. Jacquez has a criminal history in the United States, to include arrests for narcotics violations, Burglary, weapons offenses, Grand Theft, and immigration violations. Jacquez remains in custody pending deportation to Mexico.

4. Keith Dempsey
On July 24, 2007, Keith Dempsey, a documented member of the Aryan Brotherhood gang, was arrested in Bossier Parish (LA) by a team investigators participating in Operation FALCON 2007 in the Western District of Louisiana (W/LA). Authorities in Dallas, TX wanted Dempsey for multiple charges relating to a series of at least thirteen carjacking and three shooting incidents. The Dallas / Ft. Worth Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (DFW FAST) developed information indicating Dempsey fled to Louisiana, and contacted FALCON investigators for assistance in locating and apprehending him. W/LA FALCON personnel, with critical assistance from the Bossier City, LA Police Department-Street Crime Interdiction Unit, developed information indicating that Dempsey fled to a residence in rural Bossier Parish. Investigators responded to that site, established a perimeter, and later observed Dempsey attempting to flee. Investigators moved in, and with assistance from a K9 unit, safely took Dempsey into custody as he attempted to hide underneath a trailer. Incident to Dempsey's arrest, investigators recovered a small quantity of narcotics from the target residence and took five other subjects into custody.

5. Michael Deshaun Carter
On September 12, 2007, Michael Deshaun Carter was arrested in Philadelphia, PA by a team of investigators from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (E/PA) participating in Operation FALCON 2007. Authorities in Davidson County (TN) wanted Carter for Rape of a Child Under 13, Rape, Sexual Battery by Authority Figure, Statutory Rape, and Aggravated Sexual Battery. These charges relate to Carter’s alleged molestation of four girls, aged twelve to fourteen. The assaults allegedly took place over a period of three years. The Nashville Metropolitan Police Department and USMS investigators from the Middle District of Tennessee (M/TN) developed information indicating Carter fled to Philadelphia. FALCON investigators acted on this lead, located Carter, and safely took him into custody.

6. Victor Morales
On August 08, 2007, Victor Morales, a documented member of the Latin Kings gang, was arrested in Paterson, NJ by a team investigators from the New York / New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NY/NJ RFTF) participating in Operation FALCON 2007. The Paterson Police Department wanted Morales for Murder and Attempted Murder after an incident on May 08, 2007, during which he and another man allegedly opened fire on a group of four individuals, killing one. Investigators developed information on Morales’ location, responded to that site, and safely took him into custody.

7. Clarence Donaldson
On July 11, 2007, Clarence Donaldson, a suspected member of the Abannaki Nation Moorish national gang, was arrested in Trenton, NJ by members of the New York / New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NY/NJ RFTF) participating in Operation FALCON 2007. Authorities sought Donaldson for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender after he allegedly failed to comply with Megan's Law. Investigators identified Donaldson's location, responded to that site, and safely took him into custody following a brief struggle during which investigators employed pepper spray against Donaldson. Incident to Donaldson's arrest and the subsequent execution of a search warrant, investigators seized multiple items, including: more than $2,000 in US currency; a .38 caliber handgun; sixty rounds of ammunition, including fourteen hollow-point rounds; and approximately seventy grams of crack and powder cocaine. As investigators continued to search, they discovered a hidden room containing Abannaki Nation paraphernalia and documents. Donaldson now faces additional charges, including Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, and narcotics possession.

8. Marquis Hughes
On July 18, 2007, Marquis Hughes, a documented member of the Black Disciple gang, was arrested in Houston, TX by members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offender & Fugitive Task Force (GCVOFTF) and officers from the Houston Police Department (HPD) participating in Operation FALCON 2007 in the Southern District of Texas (S/TX). HPD wanted Hughes for Murder after he allegedly killed a sixteen year old during an apparent gang-related shooting. Hughes previously admitted to shooting the victim in self-defense, though an investigation identified information suggesting that the victim, a gang member from Florida, shot and killed an associate of Hughes. HPD, with critical assistance from the USMS Technical Operations Group (TOG), identified Hughes as a suspect. FALCON investigators identified Hughes' location, responded to that site, and safely took him into a custody following a felony vehicle stop. Incident to Hughes' arrest, investigators seized nearly seventy-five grams of marijuana. Hughes has a criminal history to include multiple narcotics violations, evading arrest, and other charges.

9. Emory Donell Johnson
On August 17, 2007, Emory Donell Johnson was arrested in Detroit, MI by members of the Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team (DFAT) participating in Operation FALCON 2007 in the Eastern District of Michigan (E/MI). Authorities in Detroit wanted Johnson for Criminal Sexual Conduct. This charge relates to Johnson’s alleged rape and beating of a female victim. FALCON investigators developed information on Johnson’s location, responded to that site, and safely took him into custody. Johnson has a criminal history of Home Invasion, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault & Battery, narcotics possession, and of Resisting Arrest.

10. Donte Brannon
On July 06, 2007, Donte Brannon, a documented member of the Gangster Killer Bloods gang, was arrested in East Stroudsburg, PA by members of the New York / New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NY/NJ RFTF), deputy US marshals (DUSMs) from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (E/PA), and inspectors from the USMS Technical Operations Group (TOG). Authorities wanted Brannon for Homicide and Aggravated Assault with a Firearm. On June 11, 2007, authorities inadvertently released Brannon from custody on an unrelated arrest for Burglary. Brannon's case received significant media attention, including a profile on the FOX network program America's Most Wanted. Investigators developed information on Brannon’s location, responded to that site, and safely took him into custody.

11. Winford McKissick
On August 21, 2007, Winford McKissick, a documented member of the Prince Hall Village Gangster Crips gang, was arrested in Oklahoma City, OK by a team of investigators from the Western District of Oklahoma (W/OK) participating in Operation FALCON 2007. Authorities wanted McKissick for Murder after he allegedly shot and killed a man on March 26, 2007. FALCON investigators identified information indicating that McKissick fled to a local apartment complex, responded to that site, and safely took him into custody. Incident to McKissick's arrest, investigators seized a .45 caliber handgun and quantities of marijuana and crack cocaine.

12. Carlos Zavala
On August 21, 2007, Carlos Zavala was arrested in Panama City, FL by a team of investigators from the Northern District of Florida (N/FL) participating in Operation FALCON 2007. Authorities wanted Zavala for Homicide and Armed Robbery with a Firearm. FALCON investigators identified Zavala’s location, responded to that site, and established surveillance. After several hours, investigators observed Zavala, moved in, and safely took him into custody.

13. Matthew Cravets
On August 29, 2007, Matthew Cravets was arrested in Soddy Daisy, TN by a team of investigators participating in Operation FALCON 2007. Authorities in Richland County (SC) wanted Cravets for Sex Offenses Against a Child. This charge relates to Cravets’ alleged fondling of a six year old girl. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department requested USMS assistance in locating and apprehending Cravets. USMS investigators in the District of South Carolina developed information indicating Cravets fled to Tennessee, and contacted their fellow investigators for assistance. USMS personnel from the Eastern District of Tennessee responded to Cravets’ location and safely took him into custody.

14. Jonathan Arledge
On August 29, 2007, Jonathan Arledge was arrested in the District of South Carolina (D/SC) by a team of investigators participating in Operation FALCON 2007. Authorities wanted Arledge for Murder after he allegedly shot and killed a sixteen year old in Spartanburg, SC on August, 24, 2007.

15. Ricardo Daniel Rolon
On September 1, 2007, Ricardo Daniel Rolon was arrested in Oakland, CA by a team of investigators from the Northern District of California (N/CA) participating in Operation FALCON 2007. Authorities in Los Angeles County (CA) wanted Rolon for multiple charges, to include; Shooting Into an Occupied Vehicle, Conspiracy, Street Terrorism, and Murder. These charges relate to an incident on August 10, 2007, during which Rolon allegedly fired rounds through the rear window of a vehicle, striking and killing the driver. Rolon allegedly fired on the vehicle after the driver stopped a graffiti artist. Investigators identified Rolon’s location, responded to that site, and safely took him into custody following a brief foot pursuit.