More than 120 arrested in multi-agency Volusia County crime crackdown

More than 120 people were arrested in October as the Volusia County Sheriff's Office partnered with Daytona Beach police and the FBI in a series of operations targeting crime across the county.The agencies said they launched the coordinated effort after noticing a seasonal increase in violent crime during the fall months. The operations focused on wanted fugitives, suspected drug dealers, repeat offenders and people accused of sex crimes, including offenses involving children.The arrest was among 120 made during the month-long crackdown. Authorities said the arrests involved outstanding warrants for offenses including drug dealing, prostitution and other sex crimes.Investigators said the goal was to get repeat offenders and wanted suspects off the streets before they could commit additional crimes.Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the coordinated operations were intended to send a message to people involved in criminal activity that law enforcement agencies were working togethe