More than 600 violent fugitives arrested in East St. Louis during U.S. Marshals sweep
In the East St. Louis area alone, Operation North Star led to the capture of 602 fugitives, including 34 for homicide, 34 for forcible sexual assault, 29 for robbery, 119 for aggravated assault and 177 for firearm violations, according to Jeremy Wyatt, chief deputy U. S. Marshal.