The suspects' crimes ranged from kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder to firearm offenses, including drive-by shootings, with most arrests occurring in Newark and Camden.

The operation utilized intelligence-based strategies, interagency collaboration, and community engagement to locate and apprehend high-priority suspects.

Law enforcement officials praised the collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies, emphasizing their focus on combating violent crime.

U.S. Marshals highlighted their commitment to removing dangerous individuals from the streets to protect public safety.

Among those arrested were two illegal migrants wanted for sex crimes: Lorenzo Benitez and Darlin Franco-Guzman.

In June 2025, a major law enforcement operation called Operation Apex Hammer was launched across New Jersey, involving federal, state, and local agencies targeting high-threat fugitives.

This large-scale operation resulted in the arrest of 264 individuals wanted for serious violent crimes such as homicide, sexual assault, and weapons trafficking, with most arrests occurring in Newark and Camden.

During the sweep, authorities seized 14 illegal firearms, and among those arrested, 17 suspects were linked to homicides, while 95 were identified as gang members.

The operation also led to the apprehension of 31 suspects in other states and two overseas, with the group having a combined total of 2,625 prior arrests, averaging about 10 arrests per individual.

Key arrests included individuals wanted for a range of serious crimes such as sexual assault, attempted sexual assault of a minor, kidnapping, homicide, attempted murder, and a drive-by shooting, with suspects captured in cities like Plainfield, Trenton, Brooklyn, and Bayonne.

Notable arrests included Stephen Bullock for kidnapping and sexual assault, Shawn Davis for homicide, and Luis Duval-Jimenez for assaulting a police officer.

This coordinated effort underscores the ongoing commitment of law enforcement to target and dismantle violent criminal networks across New Jersey.