Trump’s Crime Blitz In Washington D.C. Yields Over 500 Arrests [WATCH]

More than 550 arrests have been made in Washington, D.C., since President Donald Trump launched his federal crime crackdown earlier this month, according to data released by the White House, as reported by Fox News.

The effort, which began on August 7, has included the recovery of firearms, narcotics, and the removal of dozens of homeless encampments.

On Tuesday evening alone, authorities carried out sweeps that resulted in 91 arrests, including 25 involving illegal aliens.

We have now made over 550 arrests in Washington, DC and have taken 76 illegal firearms off the streets—saving lives.

You can help—@USMarshalsHQ is offering a reward for any information leading to an arrest. Together, we will make DC safe again! pic.twitter.com/8SucuPuhLz

— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) August 20, 2025

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Many of those arrested were reported to have prior criminal histories, including charges of burglary, destruction of property, drug possession, multiple illegal reentries, and threats to kidnap or injure a person.

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White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told Fox News Digital that Trump’s initiative has cleared hundreds of violent offenders from the streets.

“Thanks to President Trump’s bold actions to Make DC Safe Again, more than 550 dangerous criminals have been removed from the streets of our nation’s capital.”

Rogers added that the arrests included gang members, such as an MS-13 suspect, and individuals tied to armed robberies and narcotics distribution.

White House touts guns and drug haul removed from DC streets as Trump’s crime blitz nets 550 arrestshttps://t.co/Q0n1g35gFj

— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) August 20, 2025

Officials said eight firearms were recovered in Tuesday’s sweep, along with drugs ranging from marijuana and cocaine to methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Photos provided by the White House showed handguns, a knife, and a backpack filled with small baggies of suspected narcotics.

Additional arrests included charges of assault on a police officer, driving under the influence, assault with a deadly weapon, armed robbery, and outstanding warrants related to child abuse resulting in death and involuntary manslaughter.

The White House confirmed that 48 homeless encampments across the city have been dismantled as part of the ongoing effort.

Trump federalized the D.C. police department on August 11 following a series of violent incidents, including the June shooting death of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in May, and an August assault on a former Department of Government Efficiency staffer.

MA laid to rest a shining star today. It was my honor to hand deliver and read a letter from @realDonaldTrump honoring the life of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym and to be present in the U.S. House Gallery Tues evening as @RepRonEstes & @RepRichardNeal paid tribute to Eric’s legacy. pic.twitter.com/2mXNNG6roL

— Amy Carnevale (@CarnevaleMHD) July 17, 2025

The federalization move followed Trump’s March executive order creating the Making D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force.

Under Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, Trump assumed control of the Metropolitan Police Department for 30 days, deploying federal and local resources in coordinated sweeps.

Nearly 2,000 law enforcement officials participated in Tuesday night’s operations, including personnel from the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Capitol Police, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Metropolitan Police Department.

National Guard members have also been deployed to support the operation, though they are not making arrests.

The U.S. Marshals Service is offering $500 rewards for information leading to arrests as part of the ongoing campaign.

Democrats have criticized Trump’s decision to federalize the D.C. police, arguing that crime data suggested violence was declining.

However, the Metropolitan Police Department’s crime statistics are currently under Department of Justice review following allegations of data manipulation to produce more favorable trends.

At a press conference on August 11, Trump said the federal action was necessary to restore safety.

“Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people. And we’re not going to let it happen anymore. We’re not going to take it.”

TRUMP: “Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people. And we’re not going to let it happen anymore. We’re not going to take it.” pic.twitter.com/IVLf0APoD8

— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 11, 2025

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