Most Wanted, State Warrants, FBI & US Marshals

District of Columbia Most Wanted

Active warrants and fugitive lists in District of Columbia are maintained by the state police, local sheriffs, and - for federal fugitives - the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service. Some data is public; some is restricted to law enforcement.

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District of Columbia Most Wanted at a Glance

District of Columbia most wanted list to search for fugitives in your state. Warrants, suspects or convicted wanted persons by police, department of justice, attorney general or department of corrections.

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District of Columbia Most Wanted Resources

Official District of Columbia agencies that publish wanted persons, fugitive bulletins, and active law-enforcement alerts. Each link goes directly to the agency.

DC Metropolitan Police Department

Statewide law enforcement, wanted persons bulletins, and active fugitive alerts maintained by ALEA.

DC Department of Corrections

Search for inmates currently in District of Columbia state correctional facilities, parole status, and release dates.

DC Attorney General

Criminal alerts, consumer fraud bulletins, and statewide investigations from the AG's office.

  • Note: Wanted-person information changes quickly. Always confirm active warrant or fugitive status directly with the responsible agency before acting on a listing.

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Research Notes

  • Use official agency sources first. Wanted-person and fugitive information is usually published by police departments, departments of public safety, attorneys general, sheriffs, corrections agencies, or federal law-enforcement offices.
  • Records can change quickly. An entry may be removed, updated, sealed, or superseded after arrest, court action, or agency review.
  • Cross-check related systems. Inmate locators, court records, criminal-record pages, and local sheriff or police resources can provide additional context.
  • Avoid misuse. Do not use directory information for harassment, vigilantism, or any unlawful purpose.

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Federal & National Authoritative Sources

These federal and national sources complement District of Columbia's DC-level records. They are the authoritative sources you should cross-check when District of Columbia state records are incomplete or out-of-state activity matters.

FBI, Wanted Fugitives The FBI's full public list of Top Ten Most Wanted, Seeking Information, Fugitives, and Kidnappings & Missing Persons cases, with rewards and contact guidance. fbi.gov/wanted (fbi.gov)

U.S. Marshals Service, Major Cases The USMS's 15 Most Wanted, Major Case Fugitives, and specific regional task-force fugitive lists. USMS is the primary federal fugitive-apprehension agency.

ATF Most Wanted Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives fugitives tied to firearms, arson, and explosives crimes.

Straight answers

District of Columbia 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.