The Brief
- The Dallas Police Department announced on Wednesday that 61 people were arrested as a part of a joint operation with the U.S. Marshals.
- Operation Clean Sweep was launched in February and focused on suspects wanted for aggravated robberies, and those who were likely to be repeat offenders.
- Officials cleared 123 total warrants as part of the operation.
DALLAS – Dallas Police announced the arrests of dozens of wanted fugitives on Wednesday as an update on an operation targeting violent robbery suspects.
Operation Clean Sweep
What we know:
Dallas Police and the U.S. Marshals Service North Texas Fugitive Task Force gave an update on Operation Clean Sweep, announcing 61 arrests and the clearing of 123 cases or warrants.
The joint operation was launched on Feb. 4 and concluded on March 12. It focused on fugitives wanted for violent robberies, all who were wanted for multiple offenses. Suspects who were likely to re-offend were high priority targets of the operation.
Officers from Mesquite Police Department, the Garland Police Department and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the operation.…