Columbia, SC – Following a four-year tradition of success in its national efforts, the U.S. Marshals Service locally conducted another successful Operation FALCON (Federal and Local Cops Organized Nationally) from June 22 -June 28. Led by the U.S. Marshal Service, Operation FALCON is a nationwide law enforcement effort.

Operation FALCON 2008–South Carolina combined the collective efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies in one of the state’s largest-ever fugitive initiatives, focusing on capturing individuals wanted on felony charges including gang members, sex offenders and fugitives wanted for crimes of violence. Over the course of the seven-day operation, Deputy U.S. Marshals, teamed with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, arrested 471 fugitives – including 37 sex offenders and four homicide suspects - and cleared 779 warrants. Ten firearms were also recovered.

Two unlucky fugitives were arrested in the same residence within minutes of one another. Adrian Davis and Nelson Greene were both located hiding inside a residence on Washington Street in Hemingway on June 25. Davis, 31, was wanted by the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services for a probation violation. He was located hiding under the covers of a bed. Greene, 29, was the subject of federal drug warrants and was located after he attempted to flee from law enforcement through a window. Both were taken into custody without further incident and booked into the Williamsburg County Jail awaiting court proceedings.

“This operation, along with our past FALCON efforts, shows that law enforcement in South Carolina can work together at the highest levels,” said Johnny Mack Brown, U.S. Marshal for the District of South Carolina. “When we share information and pool our resources toward a common goal, South Carolina is an even safer place to live.”

Operation FALCON – South Carolina combined the efforts of 53 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

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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