Nearly 200 charged in anti-violence initiative in Chicago, Rockford: US attorney
The 60-day federal sweep led to 140 new cases, 305 fugitives arrested and 24 children returned, officials said.
- On Thursday, federal officials announced the results of 'Operation New Dawn,' a 60-day initiative that charged 179 people across Chicago and Rockford in 140 new federal cases involving violent crimes.
- Led by U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros and ATF Director Robert Cekada, the experiment united 11 federal agencies under a 'badgeless' model to mark the nation's 250th birthday.
- The collaboration netted 305 fugitives and rescued 24 children, some kidnap victims. Boutros said, "We did all of this in 60 days, which is truly incredible."
- Despite the operation's success, Boutros faces a credibility crisis over his office's handling of the 'Broadview Six' prosecution and his criticism of Cook County judges.
- With Independence Day celebrations and the FIFA World Cup ahead, ATF Director Cekada said federal agencies expect to remain busy: "We also know we can't let up on the gas.
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Kash Patel announces 305 arrests, 24 children recovered in major Chicago federal operation
Patel described the initiative, known as “Operation New Dawn,” as a coordinated effort involving multiple federal agencies targeting violent crime, drug trafficking, and child exploitation cases across the region.
FBI reveals 305 arrests, 24 missing children recovered in Chicago during Operation New Dawn
"Operation New Dawn represents a massive, whole-of-government approach under President Trump’s leadership to cracking down on violent crimes and crimes against children."
F.B.I. Director Kash Patel pushed for Operation New Dawn through which he secured more than 300 arrests in a very short time
FBI announces 305 arrests, 24 missing children recovered in Chicago during Operation New Dawn
Operation New Dawn resulted in 305 arrests in Chicago over 60 days as the FBI, DEA, ATF and other federal agencies targeted violent crime, drug trafficking and child exploitation.
Chicago Crime Crackdown: Nearly 180 Charged in Massive Anti-Violence Operation
A major federal law enforcement surge in Chicago has led to nearly 180 defendants charged across 140 cases, hundreds of fugitives apprehended, and multiple children safely reunited with their families. Officials say the multi-agency operation, involving 11 federal and local partners, is part of a coordinated effort to target violent offenders and reduce crime across...
179 charged in “Operation New Dawn” anti-violence initiative, Chicago top federal prosecutor announces – CBS2 (Chicago)
Lasting about 60 days, the operation's mission was focused "exclusively on disrupting violence in the Chicago and Rockford areas," according to a press release. U.S. Attorney for Northern Illinois Andrew Boutros said that, on top of the 140 new criminal cases, 305 fugitives were taken into custody and 24 missing children were found and returned home safely.
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