Saturday, August 29, 2026

U.S. govt offers up to $50,000 for information on violent crimes, drug trafficking 

The U.S. Marshals Services, an agency of the Department of Justice, urged the public to help make Washington D.C.safer.

• August 8, 2026
U.S. flag
U.S. flag (Credit: Pexels)

The U.S. authorities have offered up to $50,000 reward for tips and useful information on violent crimes, illegal firearms and drug trafficking.

In a statement on Friday, U.S. Marshals Services, an agency of the Department of Justice, said it was rewarding those who provide information leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.

“Help make Washington, D.C., safer. The D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force is offering cash rewards for tips on violent crime, gangs, illegal firearms, and drug trafficking. Qualifying tips may receive up to $50,000,” the statement said.

On its website, the agency urged the public for information regarding “wanted fugitives, registered sex offender, potential threats against the federal judiciary or court facilities and any alleged Criminal Activity within Washington D.C.”

The agency is offering tips ranging from $2500, $10,000 to $50,000 to anyone who comes towards with accurate and useful information.

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Economy

Trans-Saharan superhighway will boost security, commerce across states: Umahi

“If we complete this project, you will see significant improvements in security, agriculture, and commerce,” he said.

States

Bauchi police arrest 70-year-old man over alleged child defilement

Police in Bauchi State arrested a 70-year-old man for defiling a minor.

Politics

APM, PDP members dump parties for Oyo APC 

The wave of defections, which began in Ward 9, was led by the top leaders of both opposition parties.

Africa

Armed Conflicts: Nigeria urges AU to fund own peace efforts, reduce reliance on external assistance

The minister warned that uncertain funding could undermine the effectiveness of African peace operations and weaken the continent’s ability to address conflicts independently.

Prince Laja Adeoye

Politics

Lagos APM governorship candidate urges accountability in public finance

Mr Adeoye said budgets should be based on citizens’ actual needs and developed through meaningful engagement with relevant stakeholders.

The Eselu of Eseluland, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi

Politics

Gov Abiodun’s successor ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍‌⁠‌must be thoroughly examined, says Ogun monarch

He said the scrutiny must go beyond political affiliation, ethnicity and zoning to cover the candidates’ competence, track records and family backgrounds.