The manhunt for a 64-year-old convicted rapist is now a full-court press, with federal marshals stepping in to help Baltimore police track down a fugitive they say is flouting sex-offender rules. Authorities identify the suspect as Leon Barber, and court records and law enforcement sources describe him as non-compliant on the state sex-offender registry. Local and federal partners say they are ramping up efforts to locate him because of concerns about recidivism and public safety.
U.S. Marshals Step In
The U.S. Marshals Service has joined the search, bringing federal fugitive-hunting resources and task-force partners into the mix. According to a U.S. Marshals Service press release on recent Maryland operations, marshals in the District of Maryland…..