Wichita police say a springtime arrest initiative targeting violent crime took more than 600 alleged offenders, dozens of guns and explosive devices, and hundreds of pounds of narcotics off the city’s streets.
It’s the fourth time since 2019 that local, state and federal law enforcement agencies have partnered for an Operation Triple Beam enforcement sweep aimed at executing outstanding felony warrants in the Wichita area.
The crackdown took place from March 16 to April 18, Wichita police announced at a news conference Monday. Police said the effort led to a reduction in violent crime in the city compared to the same time period last year but did not cite specific statistics…