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Arrests were up slightly overall, with 995 new criminal defendants booked into the city jail and taken to court between Aug. 8, the day after the surge began, and Aug. 22, compared with 870 in the previous 15-day period.
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Arrests up slightly overall 995 new criminal defendants booked Aug 8-22 compared with 870 in previous 15-day period
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{
    "date_end": "2025-08-22",
    "location": "Washington D.C.",
    "date_start": "2025-08-08",
    "arrests_with_surge": 995,
    "arrests_without_surge": 870
}
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Crime Law Enforcement
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September 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM (1 week ago)

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2 Weeks, 1,000 Arrests: How a Surge of Feds Changed D.C. Policing
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A federal law enforcement surge in Washington, DC resulted in 1000 arrests in two weeks, focusing on minor offenses. The operation's effectiveness is debated, with concerns about disproportionate impact and community trust.

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