Operation Justice Trail: A Coordinated Effort to Reduce Crime in Dallas
The Dallas Police Department Fugitive Unit and the U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force arrested 99 people in June as part of Operation Justice Trail.
The operation is a coordinated and aggressive effort to apprehend individuals with violent felony warrants, according to a Tuesday news release from Dallas police.
Goals of Operation Justice Trail
“Our goal is simple: to make Dallas the safest large city in America,” Dallas police Chief Daniel Comeaux said in the release. “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.”
Arrests and Charges
The 99 people arrested in June have collectively been arrested a total of 616 times, according to police. Individuals were arrested on multiple warrant charges, including deadly conduct, robbery, murder, capital murder, aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault.
North Texas Crime Stoppers’ Involvement
In addition to the operation, North Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for guaranteed tips to its tip line that lead to arrests of individuals with existing felony warrants for specific crimes, according to police. Tips can be submitted until Aug. 31.
Previous Arrests and Appointments
Comeaux was appointed the 31st Dallas police chief on April 23.
In May, police made 98 arrests under the operation. The arrests during that month included individuals wanted on charges such as capital murder, aggravated robbery, sexual offenses and more aggressive crimes.
Conclusion
Operation Justice Trail is a significant effort by the Dallas Police Department and the U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force to reduce crime in Dallas. The operation has resulted in the arrest of 99 individuals in June, and a total of 616 previous arrests among them. With the involvement of North Texas Crime Stoppers and the leadership of Chief Daniel Comeaux, the operation is sending a clear message that violence will not be tolerated in the city.
FAQs
Q: What is Operation Justice Trail?
A: Operation Justice Trail is a coordinated and aggressive effort to apprehend individuals with violent felony warrants in Dallas.
Q: How many people were arrested in June as part of the operation?
A: 99 people were arrested in June as part of Operation Justice Trail.
Q: What is the reward being offered by North Texas Crime Stoppers?
A: North Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for guaranteed tips to its tip line that lead to arrests of individuals with existing felony warrants for specific crimes.
Q: Who is the current Dallas police chief?
A: The current Dallas police chief is Daniel Comeaux, who was appointed on April 23.
