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Massachusetts Most Wanted at a Glance
The Massachusetts State Police and the Department of Correction each post a most wanted list, and the State Police posts a separate sex offender most wanted list.
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Massachusetts Most Wanted Resources
Wanted lists for Massachusetts, each on the site of the agency that posts it.
- State Police's Most WantedFugitives wanted by the Massachusetts State Police
- Department of Correction's Most WantedFugitives wanted by the Department of Correction
- State Police's Sex Offender Most WantedWanted sex offenders sought by the State Police
- FBI Boston Field OfficeWanted and missing persons sought by FBI Boston
Wanted person listings change quickly. Before you act on one, confirm the warrant or fugitive status directly with the agency that posted it.
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Warrants and Tips
Tips on State Police fugitives go to the Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section at (800) 527-8873 or (508) 820-2121. Do not try to take action yourself.
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Federal Most Wanted & Fugitive Resources
Federal agencies publishing official fugitive, most-wanted, and high-priority suspect bulletins. These cover crimes that cross state lines or fall under federal jurisdiction.
- FBI Most WantedFederal Bureau of Investigation's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, terrorism suspects, kidnappings, and cyber criminals
- U.S. Marshals 15 Most WantedThe Marshals Service is the primary federal fugitive-apprehension agency with the 15 Most Wanted and Major Case Fugitives lists
- DEA Fugitive ListDrug Enforcement Administration major fugitives wanted for narcotics trafficking and related crimes
- ATF Most WantedBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives most-wanted suspects for firearms, arson, and explosives crimes
- ICE Most WantedImmigration and Customs Enforcement most-wanted fugitives for human smuggling, trafficking, and customs crimes
- U.S. Secret Service Most WantedSecret Service most-wanted suspects, primarily for financial crimes, counterfeiting, and cyber fraud
Straight answers
Massachusetts Most Wanted, questions
Can I see a person's active arrest warrant online?
Sometimes. A few states and large counties publish active-warrant rosters; many do not. Calling the sheriff's non-emergency line (or the issuing court clerk) is the reliable confirmation method.
What should I do if I recognize a wanted fugitive?
Do not approach. Call 911 for immediate sightings, or use the agency's tip line (FBI: tips.fbi.gov; USMS: usmarshals.gov/tips). Reward programs exist for many Top Ten and 15 Most Wanted.
Are 'wanted' lists kept up to date?
Federal lists (FBI, USMS) are updated as cases change. State lists vary, some are near-real-time, others updated weekly. Treat any public list as a starting point, not a legal determination of current status.
Is there a national warrant database for the public?
No. The FBI's NCIC contains wants/warrants but is law-enforcement-only under 28 U.S.C. § 534. Public lists are agency-by-agency.
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