18 Sex Offenders Arrested in New Hampshire Enforcement Operation

U.S. Marshals and local police collaborate to verify compliance and make arrests

Jan. 30, 2026 at 4:15pm

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The U.S. Marshals Service District of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force have concluded a successful sex offender enforcement operation in Manchester and Concord, resulting in the arrest of 18 individuals for violations of registration requirements. The operation was funded by the U.S. Marshals Sex Offender Investigations Branch and involved targeted compliance checks by local law enforcement.

Why it matters

Ensuring sex offenders comply with registration laws is an important public safety measure, as it allows authorities to monitor their whereabouts and activities. This operation demonstrates the value of federal and local law enforcement collaboration in identifying and apprehending non-compliant offenders.

The details

Over the course of the operation, 27 offenders were found to be non-compliant, with 18 arrested so far. The remaining 3 cases are still under federal investigation. The operation was supported by funding from the U.S. Marshals Sex Offender Investigations Branch, which was established following the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act in 2006.

  • The enforcement operation began in December 2025 and concluded on January 30, 2026.

The players

U.S. Marshals Service District of New Hampshire

A federal law enforcement agency that assists state, local, tribal and territorial authorities in the identification, location and apprehension of non-compliant and fugitive sex offenders.

New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force

A task force that coordinates federal, state, county, and local resources to track and apprehend targeted fugitives, including sex offenders.

Manchester Police Department

A local law enforcement agency that contributed to the enforcement operation in its jurisdiction.

Concord Police Department

A local law enforcement agency that contributed to the enforcement operation in its jurisdiction.

U.S. Marshals Sex Offender Investigations Branch

A branch of the U.S. Marshals Service that provides funding and support for local law enforcement efforts to enforce sex offender registration laws.

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What they’re saying

“The success of this operation is a direct result of the hard work and collaboration of the Concord and Manchester Police Departments. By committing time and resources to these compliance efforts, they play a vital role in protecting the public and strengthening our shared mission of community safety.”

— Katherine Burns, Acting U.S. Marshal

What’s next

The U.S. Marshals and local police departments will continue to monitor sex offender compliance in the Manchester and Concord areas, with the remaining 3 federal investigations still pending.

The takeaway

This operation highlights the importance of federal and local law enforcement collaboration in ensuring sex offenders comply with registration requirements, which is a critical public safety measure. The arrests demonstrate the ongoing efforts to hold non-compliant offenders accountable and protect communities.