TITUSVILLE, Florida — Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Chief John Lau announced the results of a 60-day intensive enforcement operation dubbed “Operation Clean Sweep” in front of the Titusville Police Department today.
The operation resulted in 236 arrests, 28 firearms seized, 3 meth labs dismantled, and the seizure of $17,000.00 in cash.
The Titusville Police Department and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Department of Corrections (Probation & Parole), ATF/Cease Fire Task Force, DEA and the GAMEOVER Task Force to address violent crime in North Brevard County.
The goals of this operation were to target violent criminals and to identify associates committing drug sales, possession of concealed weapons, active warrants, violations of probation and any other criminal activity in north Brevard.
The emphasis was directed towards documenting active gang members as well as enforcing all applicable criminal state statutes. The focus was to utilize probation compliance checks on violent criminals in conjunction with probation officers to enforce the terms of court ordered release conditions by conducting residential checks and enforcing curfews.
“I commend the efforts by all involved in this operation, which was a total success for our communities,” said Sheriff Wayne Ivey. “By combining resources and removing those who refuse to live by the law we hope that our message was delivered loud and clear, there is absolutely no room in Brevard County for those who choose to victimize and torment our citizens. But we are more than willing to make room in the County Jail!”
Titusville Police Department interim Chief John Lau added, “If you are a violent criminal operating in north Brevard, you are done! We are taking a zero tolerance approach to threats to our community and law enforcement officers.”
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Well done and thank you on behalf of seasonal residents of the area who inject huge amounts of revenue into the area, use few services and enjoy the hospitality of Northern Brevard.
what a joke--we have zero tolerance--geez isn't that suppose to be your job when it comes to crime---they'll just be let out again anyway
Well done and thank you on behalf of seasonal residents of the area who inject huge amounts of revenue into the area, use few services and enjoy the hospitality of Northern Brevard.
what a joke--we have zero tolerance--geez isn't that suppose to be your job when it comes to crime---they'll just be let out again anyway