Operation Spring Sweep Leads to 72 Arrests Across West Virginia; Recovers 2 Missing Children

72 felony arrests made as part of Operation Spring Sweep

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- 72 felony arrests occurred after Operation Spring Sweep, an almost month-long operation that targeted people wanted for sex crimes, violent fugitives, and noncompliant sex offenders. According to a press release from the United States Department of Justice, the results of Operation Spring Sweep were announced by United States Attorney Moore Capito, [...]

Operation Spring Sweep leads to 72 arrests across West Virginia; recovers 2 missing children

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Federal and state law enforcement agencies say dozens of arrests were made during a monthlong operation targeting sex offenders and violent fugitives across parts of sout…

Operation Spring Sweep leads to 72 arrests and recovery of two missing children

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A month-long joint law enforcement operation targeting noncompliant sex offenders and violent fugitives in West Virginia resulted in 72 arrests and the recovery of two missing children, officials announced.

Operation Spring Sweep nets 72 arrests in southern West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A month-long collaborative operation between West Virginia and federal law enforcement has brought many alleged fugitives to justice, including many sex offenders. Operation Spring Sweep, launched by the U.S. Marshals Southern District of West Virginia Cops United Felony Fugitive Enforcement Division (CUFFED) Task Force in collaboration with the West Virginia State Police, began…

Operation Spring Sweep leads to 72 felony arrests across southern West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – United States Attorney Moore Capito, alongside the U.S. Marshals Service and multiple law enforcement partners, announced the results of Operation Spring Sweep, a nearly month-long initiative targeting noncompliant sex offenders, individuals wanted for sex crimes, and violent fugitives. The operation resulted in 72 felony arrests. Operation Spring Sweep was launched on March 9, 2026, by the U.S. Marshals Southern Dis…