CLEVELAND — Gov. Mike DeWine revealed results Tuesday of the first six 'surge days' aimed at reducing crime in the City of Cleveland. 

Last month, DeWine announced a partnership between local and state agencies to help curb the rising crime rates in the city.

What You Need To Know

  • DeWine announced results of 'surge days' in Cleveland

  • In the first six surge days, law enforcement made 138 felony arrests

  • They also seized 63 guns, some being from Cleveland's youth

  • The state wants to invest in helping keep Cleveland's youth out of trouble

“The team made 138 felony arrests. They also recovered dozens of stolen cars and seized various types of illegal drugs as well,” he said.

They also seized 63 guns, including some from teenagers. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb said they want to invest in Cleveland youth to keep them out of trouble.

“One of the things we prioritized at the start of the summer was making sure we had a safe, well-programed rec centers across the city. All 22 rec centers, for the first time in our city’s history, had two trauma-informed social workers at every rec center. That’s going to happen year round, beyond just the summertime,” Bibb said.

Bibb explained they want to work with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Ohio. Ken Wood, the director of communications for Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Ohio, said they are open after school purposefully.

“The most dangerous times for kids are those after school hours between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. That’s exactly when we’re open,” he said.

Wood said he believes adding more Boys and Girls Clubs would help reduce crime.

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