Trio Wanted in Wichita Falls Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Oklahoma

The suspects were apprehended with the help of several Oklahoma law enforcement agencies.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

Three individuals wanted for robbery with firearms and aggravated kidnapping in Wichita Falls, Texas have been arrested by U.S. Marshals in Oklahoma. Michael Epps, Tariq Coleman, and Kevonte Haliburton were taken into custody with the assistance of multiple Oklahoma law enforcement departments.

Why it matters

The arrests of these three suspects are significant as they were wanted for serious violent crimes in the Wichita Falls area. The cooperation between the U.S. Marshals and local Oklahoma law enforcement agencies demonstrates the effectiveness of regional task forces in apprehending fugitives.

The details

The U.S. Marshals of Western Oklahoma, along with the Metro Fugitive Squad which includes several Oklahoma law enforcement departments, were able to locate and arrest the three suspects wanted by the Wichita Falls Police Department. The trio will now be extradited back to Texas to face their charges.

  • The arrests took place on March 5, 2026.

The players

U.S. Marshals of Western Oklahoma

The U.S. Marshals Service division responsible for 40 counties in Oklahoma, focused on fugitive apprehension, judicial security, and prisoner transport.

Metro Fugitive Squad

A regional task force in Oklahoma comprising multiple law enforcement agencies that assists the U.S. Marshals with their duties.

Michael Epps

One of the three suspects wanted for robbery with firearms and aggravated kidnapping in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Tariq Coleman

One of the three suspects wanted for robbery with firearms and aggravated kidnapping in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Kevonte Haliburton

One of the three suspects wanted for robbery with firearms and aggravated kidnapping in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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What’s next

The three suspects will be extradited back to Wichita Falls, Texas to face the charges against them.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of regional law enforcement cooperation in apprehending fugitives wanted for serious crimes. The U.S. Marshals and local Oklahoma agencies were able to work together effectively to bring these three suspects into custody.