For 30 days last month, members of the US Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) focused on violent crime in Cleveland.

Teams from across Northern Ohio came to Cleveland to apprehend dangerous fugitives, track down unregistered sex offenders, and locate missing children.

Cleveland Division of Police Chief Todd noted that “Operation Trident reflects the dedication, professionalism, and teamwork of our officers and partner agencies.” Over the last month, their diligent efforts have shown a shared commitment to improving public safety across Cleveland.”

“On any given day, two to three coordinated teams were actively involved around the city, working together to achieve the operation’s mission.”I’m proud of the collaboration and professionalism shown throughout this operation,” Todd stated.

Operation Trident lasted the entire month of August.

The operation resulted in the arrest of over 130 violent fugitives.

Members of the task force investigated all violent offenses, including five homicide suspects, with a particular emphasis on those wanted for gun-related crimes and felonious assault.

Forty-six people were detained on felonious assault warrants, and 20 on firearms-related charges.

During the 30-day operation, 11 firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition were found. Of the 11 weapons, two were reported stolen.

According to the USMS, during the operation, NOVFTF members apprehended those wanted for highly severe crimes, including Shon Turner, 34.

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department wanted Turner for felonious assault after he reportedly pushed a 6-year-old child out a third-story window.

The child suffered significant injuries.

A $3 million bond has been imposed for the guy suspected of killing two people in East Cleveland and shooting two police officers.

Sharp was wanted by the East Cleveland Police Department for allegedly shooting and killing two family members before shooting and wounding two cops.

Sharp was apprehended just blocks away from the scene by members of the NOVFTF, ECPD, EDGE SWAT, and Cuyahoga County SWAT.

“This is a prime example of how local-federal partnerships should work and the impactful results those bring, with more than 100 fugitives arrested, thousands of rounds of ammunition recovered, and dangerous drugs removed from our streets,” said Mayor Justin M. Bibb. “Partnerships like this are strongest and most effective when coordinated in tandem with local police departments. We greatly appreciate the U.S. Marshals and will continue to collaborate with other federal law enforcement agencies who similarly operate by keeping the needs of the local communities they serve in mind.”

In addition to dangerous fugitives, NOVFTF members focused on individuals wanted for various sex crimes and critically missing children, two additional U.S. Marshals Service investigations.

The operation discovered eleven missing youngsters.

Furthermore, ten fugitives were apprehended for sexually oriented crimes.

One of those arrested was John Armstrong, 50, who was wanted by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office for alleged rape of a juvenile as well as the East Cleveland Police Department for alleged murder.

Armstrong sought to hide in Dayton, Ohio, but the NOVFTF found him in an apartment. Armstrong fired at officers as they approached the residence.

He was eventually arrested, and there were no injuries.

“The task force partnership in the city of Cleveland is our longest-standing in the entirety of northern Ohio. The NOVFTF is incredibly proud of this partnership and will continue, day in and day out, to work with law enforcement partners and community partners to keep the City of Cleveland safe and free from the clutches of criminals who intend to do it harm,” said U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott.