Federal officials arrest dozens of fugitives in St. Louis region in public safety initiative ^53.9%

STLPR - By Lacretia Wimbley - 7/2/2026, 5:50 PM

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Federal law enforcement officials in Missouri and Illinois say dozens of fugitives with outstanding felony warrants were arrested in June through a public safety initiative. U.S. marshals announced the results of what they called Operation Patriot Shield on Thursday at the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in downtown St. Louis. Federal... more