Lexington, KY – In one of the largest fugitive initiatives ever undertaken in the Eastern District of Kentucky (E/KY) area, the U.S. Marshals Service, teamed with law enforcement agencies throughout the eastern Kentucky area, arrested 141 fugitives and cleared 157 warrants during a recent six-day sweep. Led by the U.S. Marshals Service, Operation FALCON (Federal and Local Cops Organized Nationally) targets persons wanted for sexual offenses, other violent crimes and narcotics violations. Operation FALCON-EKY took place June 2-7.

Of the 141 fugitives arrested, four were wanted for sexual offenses, one for homicide, 39 for narcotics and the rest were probation violations or failure to appear on other serious charges.

“In the past two years, Operation FALCON has been extremely successful in apprehending the worst criminals in the Capital Area. This year was no different, “said Carey Jenkins, U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Louisiana. “The efforts of the past week can only serve as confirmation of how effective we can be when law enforcement agencies work together to achieve a common goal.”

Operation FALCON – E/KY was comprised of over 25 law enforcement agents from six contributing agencies in the Kentucky Area. Agencies participating in the operation were the US Marshals, London PD, Kenton County Sheriff’s Department, Lexington PD, Taylorsville PD, and KY State Division of Probation and Parole.

Since its inception in 2005, Operation FALCON has made over 36,500 arrests and cleared over 45,300 warrants. It continues to be the largest and most successful fugitive apprehension effort in U.S. Marshals history.

For more information about the U.S. Marshals Service, visit http://www.usmarshals.gov/ 
 

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