Dallas Police Crack Down on Violent Crime with New Operation

The Dallas Police Department has started a fresh effort called “Operation We Got You” to target people who owe the city for violent acts. The plan is running until early May and works hand‑in‑hand with the U. S. Marshals Service. A 19‑year‑old man named Eric Lampkin‑Scarborough was the first person taken into custody under this new program. He had a pending felony charge for a weapon and a misdemeanor for trying to dodge arrest back in 2024.

When officers caught him, they found four firearms on his person, one of which had been stolen and another that could fire automatically. In addition to the guns, they seized a small amount of fentanyl, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and more than $1, 900 in cash. The operation is focused on those who have a warrant for violent crimes. If anyone knows where such people might be, the police encourage them to call Crime Stoppers at 214‑373‑8477. The agency promises a reward for tips that help arrest and convict a wanted suspect. By working with federal partners, Dallas hopes to keep the city safer by removing dangerous individuals from the streets before they can harm others.

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