Police and federal officers have made 465 arrests in Washington, D.C., since President Donald Trump ordered a federal takeover of the city’s policing on August 11, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Bondi said the arrests included homicide, narcotics, and firearms charges. A total of 68 firearms have been seized, with nearly half of the arrests occurring in Wards 7 and 8, east of the Anacostia River — areas known for high rates of violent crime.
On the night of August 18 into August 19 alone, police made 52 arrests and seized nine guns, including weapons from suspected MS-13 gang members, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
Federal and local authorities also cleared 48 homeless encampments, including four on August 19.
Trump Declares “Liberation Day” in D.C.
Announcing the federal takeover earlier this month, Trump described the move as necessary to restore order in the capital.
“This is Liberation Day in D.C., and we’re going to take our capital back,” Trump said during an August 11 briefing. He ordered about 800 National Guard troops to assist alongside federal agents.
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