Eighteen fugitives were arrested in a two-day child support enforcement operation led by the Passaic County Sheriff's Office, the department said.
The sweep took place on Wednesday and Thursday, May 21 and 22, in partnership with the Superior Court of New Jersey-Passaic Vicinage Probation Division and Child Support Division, Sheriff Thomas Adamo announced.
"During the two-day initiative, sheriff's officers and detectives successfully apprehended 18 fugitives, including one individual wanted for Endangering the Welfare of a Child," Adamo said.
"It should be noted that one of the fugitives attempted to evade arrest by fleeing, but with assistance from an area resident, was apprehended."
The total owed in overdue child support by those arrested is approximately $549,959, authorities said
Arrested Individuals:
The sweep included arrests across Paterson, Passaic, Clifton, Bloomingdale, Haledon, and West Caldwell.
Adamo thanked the Superior Court and local agencies for assisting with the operation.
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