Nearly 100 fugitives, the majority accused of committing violent crimes in the greater Baltimore region, are off the streets.
Federal, state and local law enforcement, and partnering agencies announced Friday the result of Operation Washout, a month-long operation which was completed in May.
Among the fugitives taken into custody, officials say, 17 individuals were wanted for murder, 16 for attempted murder, 19 for robbery and more than a half dozen wanted on weapons charges.
The majority, if not all, officials add are repeat, violent offenders.
"By the time they hit the US Marshals Service's Task Force radar they have committed multiple crimes," said Don Snider, Commander with the Capital Area Regional Task Force.
The vicious cycle of repeat violent offenders has been said to be a driver of crime not only in Baltimore, but in other parts of the country as well.
"The problem of repeat offenders is a problem but its not just a problem for Baltimore its a problem everywhere," said Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison. "What we know is when people commit violent crime they usually didn't start at just this crime."
This reality is why officials have pushed the importance of accountability and consequence. What some law enforcement experts have said is lacking here in Baltimore.
Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates, who took office at the beginning of this year, has vowed to enforce all laws in the books.
During Friday's press conference, US Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek Barron promised to explore possible federal charges in these cases.
"The US Attorney's Office is going to be reviewing each and every case for potential federal prosecution," said Barron.
Officials also discussed the motives behind these fugitives including who they are and what's driving them to commit crimes.
Of the fugitives, investigators say, six are gang members. Some others are said to be involved in the drug trade, which is another known driver of violence here in Baltimore.
Officials reveals the round-up led to the seizure of 10 firearms, 72 pounds of marijuana, 78 grams of crack cocaine, six grams of heroin and more than $3200 in currency.
"Wherever there's drugs there are guns. Wherever there are guns there's a potential for violence," said Al Maresca, Deputy Marshal with the US Marshals Service.
Officials have not released the identities of the 95 fugitives apprehended during Operation Washout.
Investigators confirm some of the individuals are from Baltimore, while others are from neighboring jurisdictions where officials say some of these crimes were committed.