The Dallas Police Department announced that it has arrested 99 felony fugitives in June as part of its ongoing summer enforcement effort called “Operation Justice Trail.”
The new initiative, launched on May 1 with direct assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, targets individuals wanted for violent felony offenses who are on the run. Last month alone, the DPD operation nabbed nearly 100 violent felons, matching their previous tally from May, according to an update from the department posted on July 8.
The 99 felonious fugitives arrested in June had a combined total of 616 prior arrests, including charges for murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, sexual abuse of a child, and other violent offenses. Notably, three had previous arrests for illegal entry into America, according to the report.
DPD says the arrests were made possible through a combination of cutting-edge city camera systems and traditional investigative work.
For Dallas residents, the recent crackdown may offer reassurance that their neighborhoods are safer as they head into the summer.
Meanwhile, North Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward through August 31 for tips that lead to the apprehension of fugitives with outstanding felony warrants.
“Our goal is simple: to make Dallas the safest large city in America. We know that a small percentage of violent criminals are responsible for a disproportionate amount of crime. By focusing our efforts on these individuals, we are sending a clear message—violence will not be tolerated in our city,” said DPD Chief Daniel Comeaux.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have an outstanding partnership with the Dallas P.D. in Operation Justice Trial to make our communities safer by targeting the drivers of violent crime. We want safer communities like all residents do. By working together, the members of our North Texas Fugitive Task Force and the Dallas P.D. continue to make an impact by increasing community safety. This is what we do every day, and we will continue to do so,” added Northern District of Texas Acting U.S. Marshal Marco Villarreal, per the press release.