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More Than 1,000 Fugitives, Parole Violators Arrested in New Jersey Sweep

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Police officials in New Jersey arrested 1,302 fugitives and parolees with outstanding warrants, according to an article on NJ.com. The sweep began on July 1st and lasted through August 1st. 913 fugitives were arrested, with the remaining 385 being arrested for skipping parole appointments. The sweep was geared toward taking criminals off the streets during the summer, which is when police normally see a spike in crime. Two cases earlier in the year pertaining to parolees who had been accused of six murders while warrants had been out for their arrests highlighted law enforcement?s need to make a change. Police officers from the local, county, state and federal levels were involved in the sweep. According to the article, many of the fugitives and parolees were found around their homes, making it easier for law enforcement to locate them...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on September 16, 2010 (boomark / email).