Roanoke Police operation aims to reduce summer crime

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Roanoke Police have launched a summer initiative aimed at cracking down on crime and keeping people safe as the city gets busier.

It’s called Operation Summer Shield, and it is a coordinated effort to get violent offenders off the streets, crack down on reckless driving, and keep downtown nightlife safe.

It’s a city-wide strategy focused on timing and targeting…

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