FBI Director says over 120 arrests since Trump’s DC takeover began
Federal agents crack down on homeless encampments in DC
Trump's takeover of D.C. is in its fourth night and federal agents are cracking down on homeless encampments in the city. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports.
WASHINGTON - FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday that more than 120 arrests have been made in the District since President Donald Trump’s federal takeover began.
In a post on X, Patel said federal agents assisted with 18 additional arrests Thursday night, seizing illegal drugs and eight firearms. Among those arrested, one individual was wanted for murder and another for rape.
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"The good cops are getting the job done," Patel wrote.
The arrests come as D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city’s police department. A federal sweep of homeless encampments is also underway across the city.
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D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city?s police force.7
The Source: Information in this article comes from the FBI and previous FOX 5 reporting.