DENVER — The U.S. Marshals Service Colorado Violent Offender Task Force announced Tuesday that the end of a 10-day sweep across Jefferson County resulted in the arrest of 24 fugitives tied to violent crimes.
The campaign, dubbed Operation Gateway Sweep, started earlier this month and wrapped up Thursday, with agents targeting 30 high-priority fugitives wanted by police in Lakewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden and Jefferson County, according to a news release from the agency.
The task force said the operation cleared 39 felony warrants and 15 misdemeanor warrants. It also included 116 sex offender compliance checks in Arvada…