NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 2, 2026United States
DOJ Reports Results of 60-Day Chicago Crime Sweep
Federal officials announced the results of 'Operation New Dawn,' a two-month collaborative effort involving 11 federal agencies in the Chicago area. The operation resulted in 179 people facing new charges and the arrest of 305 fugitives.
Read the full story at Chicago Sun-TimesWhy It Matters
The operation represents a shift in federal law enforcement strategy in Chicago, involving the coordination of 11 agencies to target violent crime, resulting in 140 new criminal cases and the recovery of 24 missing or kidnapped children.
Key Facts
- Operation New Dawn was a 60-day federal law enforcement initiative focused on the Chicago area.
- 11 federal agencies participated in the joint operation.
- 305 fugitives were arrested during the operation.
- 179 individuals were charged in 140 new cases.
- 24 kidnapped or lost children were returned home.
- Charges filed include murder, kidnapping, firearm trafficking, and drug trafficking.
- The U.S. Attorney's office reports a 64% increase in violent crime charges compared to 2024.
- Firearm charges increased by 154% compared to 2024.
- Sex crime prosecutions increased by 50% compared to 2024.
- Narcotics prosecutions increased by 24% compared to 2024.
- Criminal immigration cases increased by nearly 300% compared to 2024.
Who's Mentioned
personRobert Cekada“ATF Director who spoke at the press conference.”locationDirksen Federal Courthouse“Site of the press conference announcing the operation results.”organizationU.S. Marshals Service“Participating federal agency.”personAndrew Boutros“U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois and creator of Operation New”organizationBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives“Participating federal agency.”organizationImmigration and Customs Enforcement“Participating federal agency.”organizationDrug Enforcement Agency“Participating federal agency.”organizationFederal Bureau of Investigations“Participating federal agency.”