Fugitive operation nets 69 N.D. arrests

Federal officials say they arrested 69 people in North Dakota during a monthlong national campaign to round up fugitives.

FARGO (AP) — Federal officials say they arrested 69 people in North Dakota during a monthlong national campaign to round up fugitives.

Operation Falcon targeted people wanted on felony charges. Officials said more than 200 North Dakota warrants were cleared in the investigation.

The operation led to the arrests of a Fargo-area couple accused in a recent crime spree. Officials said Robert Stephens, who was wanted on 11 separate warrants, and his wife, Tracey Hayek were arrested on June 24. Stephens faces drug charges.

Federal marshals said Hayek was wearing a wig and had several fake ID cards when she was apprehended.

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