FBI Norfolk and Richmond Field Offices Arrest 122 Violent Offenders in Summer Initiative
Operation Summer Heat Combats Violent Crime Nationwide
October 9, 2025 - The FBI Norfolk and Richmond Field Offices participated in Operation Summer Heat, a nationwide surge to combat violent crime. Alongside state and local partners, FBI offices around the country executed federal warrants on violent criminals and fugitives, dismantled violent gangs, and rescued child victims.
Between June 24 and September 20, FBI Norfolk and FBI Richmond—-working with our local, state and federal partners—-made 122 arrests under the Summer Heat initiative. The operation resulted in 47 drug seizures, 32 recovered weapons, and the identification of 5 child victims.
“Keeping Hampton Roads safe requires strong partnerships and a shared commitment to justice,” said Dominique Evans, special agent in charge of the FBI Norfolk Field Office. “Operation Summer Heat demonstrates the power of collaboration—when federal, state, and local agencies work together, we make a real impact on violent crime in our neighborhoods.”
“Throughout Operation Summer Heat, FBI Richmond and our law enforcement partners took coordinated action to hold violent offenders accountable and keep Virginians safe,” said Ian Kaufmann, special agent in charge of the FBI Richmond Field Office. “Combating violent crime is a shared responsibility, and FBI Richmond remains committed to protecting our communities.”
Nationally, Summer Heat led to 8,629 arrests, with more than 6,500 falling under the FBI’s Violent Crime and Gang program. In addition, agents and intelligence professionals investigating violent crimes against children identified or located 1,053 victim children. Summer Heat operations also led to the seizure of 44,569 kilograms of cocaine, 421 kilograms of fentanyl, and 2,281 weapons.
FBI Norfolk
Public Affairs Officer Cassandra Temple
(757) 455-0100
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
