Operation Relentless Pursuit Arrests 1,585 Fugitives, Clears 2,699 Warrants in First Year

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:55:29 +0000
Criminal Justice

Missouri's Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) task force, established by Executive Order 25-02 on April 7, 2025, reports significant results from its first year of operations. Officers arrested 1,585 fugitives wanted on felony warrants, clearing 2,699 outstanding warrants across 83 Missouri counties and additional states. The operation also seized 119 illegally possessed firearms and made arrests connected to 26 murder or homicide charges.