Convicted Offender Wanted for Multiple Sex Crimes

US Marshals join search for Curtis Pearson, accused of parole violation and new assault charges

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:05am

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The US Marshals Service has joined the search for Curtis Pearson, a 57-year-old man wanted by authorities in Baltimore City and Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Pearson, who also goes by the name Kevin McNeil, is facing charges related to three separate crimes, including a parole violation in connection to a 2005 sex offense, a failure to appear on numerous traffic violations, and a 2021 sex offense and assault case.

Why it matters

Pearson's criminal history dates back to 1986 and includes a pattern of sex crimes and parole violations, raising concerns about public safety. The involvement of the US Marshals Service indicates the seriousness of the charges and the need to apprehend Pearson quickly.

The details

According to court records, in 2009 Pearson was convicted of a sex offense from 2005 in Baltimore City. He was released from commitment in 2018 but later violated his probation. In February 2021, Pearson was accused of inappropriately touching the daughter of his girlfriend in Baltimore City. A warrant was issued for his arrest, but it has gone unserved for more than five years. Around the same time, Pearson was scheduled for trial in Queen Anne's County regarding multiple traffic violations, but he failed to appear, triggering yet another warrant.

  • In 2009, Pearson was convicted of a sex offense from 2005 in Baltimore City.
  • Pearson was released from commitment in 2018 and later violated his probation.
  • In February 2021, Pearson was accused of a sex offense and assault against the daughter of his girlfriend in Baltimore City.
  • A warrant was issued for Pearson's arrest in 2021, but it has gone unserved for more than five years.
  • Around the same time in 2021, Pearson failed to appear for trial in Queen Anne's County regarding multiple traffic violations, triggering another warrant.

The players

Curtis Pearson

A 57-year-old man who is wanted by authorities in Baltimore City and Queen Anne's County, Maryland, for a parole violation in connection to a 2005 sex offense, a failure to appear on numerous traffic violations, and a 2021 sex offense and assault case. He also goes by the name Kevin McNeil.

US Marshals Service

A federal law enforcement agency that has joined the search for Curtis Pearson due to the seriousness of the charges and the need to apprehend him quickly.

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What they’re saying

“Curtis Pearson is wanted by multiple jurisdictions for several different crimes. Two of those are in connection to sex crimes, including a parole violation.”

— Al Maresca, Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service

“Pearson's whereabouts are unknown, and that is especially concerning considering his criminal history.”

— Al Maresca, Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service

“Records show Pearson has been accused in multiple sex related crimes and has a history of violating his probation. For these reasons we believe there is a threat to public safety and we're seeking the public's help in locating him so we can safely bring him into custody.”

— Al Maresca, Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service

What’s next

The US Marshals Service is asking the public for help in locating Curtis Pearson, whose whereabouts are currently unknown. Anyone with information about his location is urged to contact the US Marshals Service at 202-819-5058.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of repeat offenders and the need for effective monitoring and enforcement of probation and parole conditions, especially in cases involving serious sex crimes. The involvement of the US Marshals Service underscores the gravity of the charges and the threat Pearson may pose to public safety.