30 Arrested and 2 Weapons Seized Over Weekend During Crackdown on Violent Crime
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Summary
- Proactive patrols in Hammond over the weekend led to 30 arrests and the seizure of two weapons, the Hammond Police Department announced Wednesday.
- The patrols are part of an ongoing crime suppression operation launched after a 17-year-old was shot outside a downtown Hammond bar on July 11.
- Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron announced the crackdown on July 16, partnering with the FBI and Louisiana State Police to address a string of violent crime in the city.
- Officers have increased their downtown presence, deployed drones, and improved lighting as part of the operation. "We're going to put these people in jail if they step out of line, from a minor infraction to a major infraction," Bergeron said. "We're going to go after anyone who is victimizing our community."
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FBI Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Tapp warned: "You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes. Together, with our law enforcement partners, we will find you, we will investigate you."
The crackdown includes increased downtown patrols, drone deployment, and improved street lighting.
Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron announced the crackdown in partnership with the FBI and Louisiana State Police.
The operation is part of an ongoing crime suppression initiative launched July 16 after a 17-year-old was shot outside a downtown bar on July 11.
Proactive patrols in Hammond over the weekend resulted in 30 arrests and the seizure of two weapons, the Hammond Police Department announced Wednesday.
Hammond police arrested 30 people last weekend, including 15 teenagers (youngest 14), and seized two handguns during a crime crackdown. Authorities reminded parents about juvenile curfew rules.
Incident reported at 104 SW Railroad Ave.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Tapp warned: "You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes. Together, with our law enforcement partners, we will find you, we will investigate you."
The crackdown includes increased downtown patrols, drone deployment, and improved street lighting.
Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron announced the crackdown in partnership with the FBI and Louisiana State Police.
The operation is part of an ongoing crime suppression initiative launched July 16 after a 17-year-old was shot outside a downtown bar on July 11.
Proactive patrols in Hammond over the weekend resulted in 30 arrests and the seizure of two weapons, the Hammond Police Department announced Wednesday.
Hammond police arrested 30 people last weekend, including 15 teenagers (youngest 14), and seized two handguns during a crime crackdown. Authorities reminded parents about juvenile curfew rules.
Incident reported at 104 SW Railroad Ave.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Tapp warned: "You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes. Together, with our law enforcement partners, we will find you, we will investigate you."
The crackdown includes increased downtown patrols, drone deployment, and improved street lighting.
Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron announced the crackdown in partnership with the FBI and Louisiana State Police.
The operation is part of an ongoing crime suppression initiative launched July 16 after a 17-year-old was shot outside a downtown bar on July 11.
Proactive patrols in Hammond over the weekend resulted in 30 arrests and the seizure of two weapons, the Hammond Police Department announced Wednesday.
Hammond police arrested 30 people last weekend, including 15 teenagers (youngest 14), and seized two handguns during a crime crackdown. Authorities reminded parents about juvenile curfew rules.
Incident reported at 104 SW Railroad Ave.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Tapp warned: "You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes. Together, with our law enforcement partners, we will find you, we will investigate you."
The crackdown includes increased downtown patrols, drone deployment, and improved street lighting.
Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron announced the crackdown in partnership with the FBI and Louisiana State Police.
The operation is part of an ongoing crime suppression initiative launched July 16 after a 17-year-old was shot outside a downtown bar on July 11.
Proactive patrols in Hammond over the weekend resulted in 30 arrests and the seizure of two weapons, the Hammond Police Department announced Wednesday.
Hammond police arrested 30 people last weekend, including 15 teenagers (youngest 14), and seized two handguns during a crime crackdown. Authorities reminded parents about juvenile curfew rules.
Incident reported at 104 SW Railroad Ave.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Tapp warned: "You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes. Together, with our law enforcement partners, we will find you, we will investigate you."
The crackdown includes increased downtown patrols, drone deployment, and improved street lighting.
Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron announced the crackdown in partnership with the FBI and Louisiana State Police.
The operation is part of an ongoing crime suppression initiative launched July 16 after a 17-year-old was shot outside a downtown bar on July 11.
Proactive patrols in Hammond over the weekend resulted in 30 arrests and the seizure of two weapons, the Hammond Police Department announced Wednesday.
Hammond police arrested 30 people last weekend, including 15 teenagers (youngest 14), and seized two handguns during a crime crackdown. Authorities reminded parents about juvenile curfew rules.
Incident reported at 104 SW Railroad Ave.
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