Homeowner Detained by US Marshals on His Own Porch in Willis

Homeowner Mistakenly Detained

• 🏠 Jeremy Moore, a homeowner in Willis, alleges that US Marshals mistakenly entered his home and detained him on his porch.
• 💥 Moore states that law enforcement officers damaged his front door, breaking the lock and bending the frame, before entering.
• ⛓️ He reports being handcuffed and held for 5 to 10 minutes while his wife and two young children were present and fearful.

US Marshals Service Response

• 🎯 The US Marshals Service confirmed they briefly detained Moore, releasing him after realizing he was not the fugitive they were searching for.
• 👤 The fugitive in question is identified as Christopher Vilio, a parole violator whose last known address was Moore's home.
• ⚠️ Marshals stated that handcuffs are a necessary measure for officer safety during such operations.

Disputed Interaction with Fugitive

• 🤥 Moore denies having interacted with Vilio on numerous occasions, as claimed by a supervisory deputy.
• 🗣️ Moore states he has never met Vilio, with the only