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Community offers prayers for family of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson

A public Facebook post offered prayers for the family of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson and for his “brothers and sisters in blue,” saying, “May they find strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time.” The post did not provide additional details.

The U.S. Marshals Service is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for protecting the federal judiciary, apprehending fugitives and transporting prisoners. Deputy U.S. marshals often work alongside local, state and federal partners and are a visible presence in high-risk law enforcement operations.

Messages of support on social media are common when members of law enforcement or their families face crises, reflecting community solidarity and concern. Such posts can serve as a public show of support for officers and their relatives, and they sometimes prompt official statements from agencies or local governments.

No official comment from the U.S. Marshals Service or other authorities accompanied the post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."