It’s a New Day in Fort Worth: Federal operation aims to remove violent offenders from the community

FORT WORTH, Texas - United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould announced that federal prosecutors, in coordination with federal and local law enforcement partners, launched Operation New Day, a public safety initiative aimed at ridding the Fort Worth community of dangerous criminal offenders in advance of the upcoming holiday season.

Formally launched on Aug. 24, this 90-day operation focuses on prosecuting narcotics traffickers, dangerous illegal aliens and other violent offenders. By removing these threats from the community, U.S. Attorney Raybould aims to help ensure a safer and more family-friendly holiday season.

Less than two weeks since its inception, Operation New Day has resulted in 23 new federal cases being filed by the Fort Worth Division.

"Those who break our laws, flood our streets with drugs and commit violent acts in our community should understand that they are not welcome in Fort Worth," said U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould. "North Texas will not serve as a refuge for individuals who persist in violating federal law, nor will it provide a respite for those who believe they can evade justice."

Since launching Operation New Day, the Fort Worth Division has seized more than 20 kilograms of methamphetamine, along with distribution quantities of crack cocaine, and powder cocaine. Additional charges have been filed against multiple individuals for offenses including possession of a machine gun, escape from detention, narcotics distribution and illegal reentry into the United States.

Fort Worth is the 10th-largest city in the nation and Operation New Day represents a significant step toward making Fort Worth the safest big city in the nation.