Operation ‘Wheels Down’: 15 arrests made from Cleveland Police, OSHP initiative

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police and the Ohio State Freeway Patrol’s joint initiative, titled “Operation Wheels Down”, resulted in 15 felony arrests, 30 citations and 15 confiscated automobiles throughout a legislation enforcement sting on Could 21, in accordance with Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia of the Cleveland Police Division.

The initiative was created by the Metropolis of Cleveland and state legislation enforcement companies to develop and put methods into place after will increase in off-road automobiles getting used on metropolis streets, in accordance with a press launch.

The Bureau of Visitors, the Aviation Unit, the Neighborhood Influence Neighborhood Engagement Unit, the Gang Influence Unit, and the Actual Time Crime Heart have been concerned within the operation, the press launch stated.

Two firearms have been additionally recovered in the course of the sting, officers confirmed.

“The Metropolis stays dedicated to making sure that legislation enforcement has the sources essential to proceed to implement legal guidelines and guarantee security on our streets and inside our neighborhoods,” the assertion stated.

Cleveland officers have requested for the neighborhood’s assist by calling 911 in an emergency, 216-621-1234 in a non-emergency, or by calling Crimestoppers at 216-25-CRIME to supply a tip anonymously.

Police stated a money reward can also be accessible.

This story is ongoing and shall be up to date as extra data is launched.

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