Fresno Police Report Hundreds of Arrests in Two-Week ‘Safe Summer Operation’

Fresno Police Department officials say a two-week citywide “Safe Summer Operation” resulted in hundreds of arrests, citations, and stops as part of a proactive effort aimed at reducing violent crime, traffic offenses, and improving safety for children and teens.

The operation, which began Thursday, June 10, included curfew enforcement and focused on crime suppression heading into the summer months, according to the department.

During the operation, officers contacted 605 gang members and arrested 87. They conducted 81 parole searches, resulting in 17 parole arrests, and 247 probation searches, resulting in 38 probation arrests.

Police also reported 260 felony arrests and 306 misdemeanor arrests, along with 916 citations issued. Officers seized 38 firearms.

The operation included 1,990 traffic stops and 116 vehicle tows.

Officers also conducted 1,133 pedestrian stops and made 228 curfew-related contacts, officials said.

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