Operation Shield results - 13abc.com Toledo (OH) News, Weather and Sports

Operation Shield results

Posted: Updated:
TOLEDO, Ohio -

The chief of Toledo police says criminal activity has been low the past few days. The reason: officers have been conducting a massive pre-emptive sweep. The operation involved 16 different agencies; including Toledo police and the State Highway Patrol.

Operation Shield covered the Toledo metropolitan area, both Lucas and Wood counties over a two day period. It started with traffic stops. Officers would then try to gather intelligence from the stops, just by asking questions. Undercover detectives wearing plain clothes would then follow-up on tips. Those tips would often lead to search warrants at homes and dozens of arrests.

Among the highlights, Operation Shield led to the recovery of 4 stolen vehicles, 8 guns, and more than 12,000 grams of marijuana; that includes about $10,000 worth in the city of Toledo alone. Officers also arrested 8 people on charges of human trafficking, 49 on felony drug charges and 16 impaired drivers.

See It, Shoot It, Send It!

Area Events Calendar

  • Most Popular StoriesMost Popular Stories

  • Friday, May 24 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:04:26 GMT
    Two Toledo children have been missing since Sunday. According to police, 14-year-old Rochelle White and 15-year-old Zachery White ran away from home. The children's mother reported them missing May 20. If
    Two Toledo children have been missing since Sunday. According to police, 14-year-old Rochelle White and 15-year-old Zachary White ran away from home. The children's mother reported them missing May 20.
  • Stay ahead of the storm with 13abc Satellite & Radar!
    Stay ahead of the storm with 13abc Satellite & Radar!
  • Friday, May 24 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:03:53 GMT
    A man was filling up his tank when he noticed the pump kept running, even after he finished filling up.  13abc went looking for answers to see what drivers can do if they've been overcharged.
    A man was filling up his tank when he noticed the pump kept running, even after he finished filling up.  13abc went looking for answers to see what drivers can do if they've been overcharged.