AKRON, Ohio (WKBN) – U.S. Attorney David Toepfer just announced the results of “Operation Northern Shield.” The effort was held over the summer to combat violent crime across Northeast Ohio.
The news conference was held Wednesday morning in Akron and included law enforcement officers involved in the operation – including from Youngstown, Akron, Cleveland, Lorain, Elyria, Canton, Mansfield, and Toledo.
Toepfer called the targeted areas “hot spots” – and they went after individuals known to be violent offenders. Between May and July, 684 people were arrested; many were convicted felons.Toepfer promises their efforts won’t end here…