On Friday, October 3, the Southwest and South Central Patrol Divisions’ CRT/Deployment Units conducted a joint operation with officers from the Gang and Place Network Investigations Units to disrupt criminal activity in the southwest area. The operation resulted in 16 felony arrests, two guns seized, a stolen vehicle being located, and multiple illegal drugs being taken off the streets. Notable arrests from the investigation include 29-year-old Trayshawn Hall, who was arrested for three felony probation violations, including narcotics and manslaughter charges. 40-year-old Jeffrey Eckels was arrested on outstanding warrants which included felony amounts of heroin. 24-year-old Brandon Tristan was arrested on an outstanding family violence warrant and was later identified as a suspect in a robbery, which led to an additional charge of Aggravated Robbery.
The extensive operation led to officers discovering the location of 42-year-old Edward Gallegos, who was wanted for multiple first-degree felonies, including Aggravated Assault – Family Violence, and felony drug charges. He was arrested by Dallas SWAT with the assistance of Cockrell Hill PD.
“Proactive policing disrupts the cycle of violence that harms our community,” said South Patrol Group Deputy Chief Kylee Hawks. “By focusing our resources, we are making good arrests and keeping our neighbors safe.”
These investigations and arrests are documented under case numbers 083932-2024, 141843-2025, and 142482-2025.