Parish officers take part in FALCON

RAYNE – Rayne Police and Sheriff’s deputies assisted in Operation FALCON, it was announced during a Wednesday morning press conference by Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Flanagan in Lafayette’s Federal Courthouse.

Flanagan announced that the U.S. Marshal conducted the Federal and Local Cops Organized Nationally (FALCON) between June 15 and June 21.

Focusing on capturing individuals wanted on felony charges, Deputy U.S. Marshals, teamed with federal, state and local law enforcement partners, arrested 193 fugitives and cleared 229 warrants.

The Lafayette-based roundup consisted of officers from 26 federal, state and local agencies. Each participating local officer was sworn in as Special Deputy U.S. Marshall prior to the start of the operation. As marshals, officers were able to cross traditional lines of jurisdiction to track down and arrest targeted fugitives.

About 140 officers were divided into 12 teams which spread throughout the Acadiana region.