WATCH: Dozens of arrests in Montgomery announced in 'Operation Southern Star'

Montgomery, Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A law enforcement effort named “Operation Southern Star” has led to dozens of arrests after a crime crackdown in Montgomery. Special Agent in Charge Sara Jones of the FBI’s Mobile Field Office announces the results of Operation Southern Star in Montgomery, Monday, March 30, 2026 – Photo from Montgomery Police DepartmentFBI Special Agent in Charge Sara Jones said the operation was a collaborative effort of federal, state and local partners as a coordinated effort of intelligence sharing, enforcement operations and community outreach, aimed at crushing violent crime within Montgomery.

“Operation Southern Star operated through a surge of resources, drawing locally and nationally upon expertise among our cadre of Special Agent, Intelligence Analyst, Tactical Specialist, and Digital Forensic Examiners. Our personnel worked jointly with our partners to locate and arrest some of the most violent offenders in the area in an effort to deliver safer communities for all,” Jones said. Cases will now be referred to the district attorney’s office or attorney general’s office and the appropriate U.S. attorney’s office for review and potential prosecution.

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