Officials make more than 50 arrests during annual fugitive roundup

10/13/2010

At least 51 of 160 suspects targeted in a countywide Domestic Violence Roundup have been arrested, authorities said during a news conference Wednesday.

The sweep of arrests is coordinated annually in recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness month. Those arrested had been wanted for 25 felony and 185 misdemeanor warrants, including charges of aggravated robbery, felonious assault, drug abuse, and trafficking.

Participating officers represented various area law enforcement agencies, as well as the U.S. Marshal's Office, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence, U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, and Ohio Adult Parole Authority.