U.S. Marshals are the original U.S. federal law enforcement officers, created by the Judiciary Act of 1789 during the presidency of George Washington as the “Office of the United States Marshal” under the U.S. district courts. The United States Marshal Services was established in 1969 to provide guidance and assistance to U.S. Marshals throughout the federal judicial districts. The Marshal Services is primarily responsible for locating and arresting federal suspects. Still, because of their unique history, they often become involved in almost any investigation that comes to their attention. And just like the U.S. Marshal you watched on the old Western movie screen, they are often sent out to do battle as one man or woman, with one badge and maybe a couple of guns, to get the job done.

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Throughout history, the Marshal Services have also provided unique security and enforcement services, including protecting African American students enrolling in the South during the civil rights movement, escort security for United States Air Force LGM-30 Minuteman missile convoys, law enforcement for the United States Antarctic Program, and the strategic national Stockpile, to name a few.

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A set number of Marshals are appointed by the President to the judicial districts, and all working beneath them are Deputy Marshals.

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Although I never had the opportunity to serve as a marshal during my thirty years of law enforcement experience, I did know and work with some of the best. The story “The New Marshal in Town” might have been about one of them. This book should also give the reader a taste of Southern Louisiana,