LAKE CITY S.C. (WPDE) — Six teens were arrested, and 16 firearms were recovered during a two-day crime suppression operation in Lake City over Halloween weekend, according to the Lake City Police Department.
Police said the operation took place this past weekend.
The Lake City Police Department partnered with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes and Criminal Enforcement units to increase law enforcement visibility and prevent violent crime during the celebrations.
Police said all of the teens’ arrests involved firearms and drugs.
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Officers reported the following results from the operation:
– 16 firearms recovered, including two reported stolen
– Six teen arrests involving firearms and drugs
– 18 drug cases
– Three fugitive arrests
– 78 warning citations
Three alcohol violations
Despite the arrests and drug cases, police said no major crimes were reported during the two-day operation.
The department credited the increased presence of specialized law enforcement units throughout Lake City with helping maintain public safety.
Police also emphasized the need for greater parental responsibility, saying the majority of incidents encountered during the operation involved juveniles.
Officials urged parents to take a more active role in monitoring their children’s activities and holding them accountable for their actions.
The Lake City Police Department thanked the Florence County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance in keeping the community safe during the festivities.
Source: wpde.com
