AND JEANS. THE U.S. MARSHAL SERVICE, ALONG WITH THE LEWISTON AND BIDDEFORD POLICE DEPARTMENTS, ANNOUNCING THE ARREST OF 40 FUGITIVES. THIS COMES AFTER A MONTHS LONG INVESTIGATION AND INITIATIVE CALLED OPERATION TRIPLE BEAM, DURING WHICH THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE TASK FOR
40 fugitives arrested in Maine as part of “Operation Triple Beam”
The operation was led by the U.S. Marshals Service in partnership with police departments in Lewiston and Biddeford. The goal was to target areas most affected by violent crime and make communities safer, authorities said.
40 fugitives wanted for violent crimes were arrested in Maine after a month-long effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement, officials said Friday.The operation, called “Operation Triple Beam,” was led by the U.S. Marshals Service in partnership with police departments in Lewiston and Biddeford. The goal was to target areas most affected by violent crime and make communities safer, authorities said.Among those arrested were suspects wanted for a range of serious offenses, including drug trafficking, sex crimes, human trafficking, and weapons charges, all with ties to Maine, officials said.“The U.S. Marshals Service is committed to working shoulder to shoulder with our partners to reduce violent crime in our communities,” said Kevin Neal, acting U.S. Marshal for the District of Maine. “Today’s announcement shows how impactful these partnerships can be.”Lewiston Police Chief Dave St. Pierre said the collaboration with federal partners is crucial in making cities like Lewiston safer. “Their dedication and support help make Lewiston a better place to live,” St. Pierre said.Operation Triple Beam is a national initiative where the U.S. Marshals Service teams up with federal, state, and local agencies to focus on combating violent crime. In Maine, the Marshals’ Violent Offender Task Force worked closely with police from Lewiston, Biddeford, and other local departments to track down the fugitives.Additional assistance came from police departments in Auburn and Saco, the sheriff’s offices of York and Waldo counties, and the U.S. Marshals District of Massachusetts Fugitive Task Force.The Maine Violent Offender Task Force also includes members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Maine Department of Corrections, and the Maine National Guard Counterdrug Task Force.
LEWISTON, Maine —
40 fugitives wanted for violent crimes were arrested in Maine after a month-long effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement, officials said Friday.
The operation, called “Operation Triple Beam,” was led by the U.S. Marshals Service in partnership with police departments in Lewiston and Biddeford. The goal was to target areas most affected by violent crime and make communities safer, authorities said.
Among those arrested were suspects wanted for a range of serious offenses, including drug trafficking, sex crimes, human trafficking, and weapons charges, all with ties to Maine, officials said.
“The U.S. Marshals Service is committed to working shoulder to shoulder with our partners to reduce violent crime in our communities,” said Kevin Neal, acting U.S. Marshal for the District of Maine. “Today’s announcement shows how impactful these partnerships can be.”
Lewiston Police Chief Dave St. Pierre said the collaboration with federal partners is crucial in making cities like Lewiston safer. “Their dedication and support help make Lewiston a better place to live,” St. Pierre said.
Operation Triple Beam is a national initiative where the U.S. Marshals Service teams up with federal, state, and local agencies to focus on combating violent crime. In Maine, the Marshals’ Violent Offender Task Force worked closely with police from Lewiston, Biddeford, and other local departments to track down the fugitives.
Additional assistance came from police departments in Auburn and Saco, the sheriff’s offices of York and Waldo counties, and the U.S. Marshals District of Massachusetts Fugitive Task Force.
The Maine Violent Offender Task Force also includes members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Maine Department of Corrections, and the Maine National Guard Counterdrug Task Force.