Overview
- The Justice Department expanded the anti-violence program to a second Fort Worth zone Tuesday, carving out neighborhoods along I-35W from I-30 to Seminary Drive, including Historic Southside, Morningside, Fairmount, Ryan Place, and Worth Heights.
- The strategy pairs targeted investigations into fentanyl, methamphetamine, and illegal guns with outreach that urges residents to report crimes and serve as witnesses.
- The U.S. Attorney’s Office is coordinating the FBI, DEA, ATF, Fort Worth police, and Tarrant County prosecutors to pursue priority offenders in federal and state court.
- Officials said the first phase in Fort Worth led to the seizure of more than 80 Glock switches and a case that brought a combined 94 months in prison for two sellers.
- Leaders said the focused push also supports public-safety preparation for FIFA World Cup matches set for North Texas in June.