Northeast Oklahoma City apartment complex sweep nets eight arrests

At least eight people had been arrested by 7:30 p.m., but more arrests are anticipated, he said. No names were released Thursday.

“Our main objective is to make sure the people that are here are the ones who live here and not people that have come in to cause havoc and create crime in the complex,” Nelson said.

“We know that we've had a couple homicides here this year. We've had multiple shootings, so we're trying help the residents feel a little bit more safe,” he said.

Shavon Johnson, 26, and Israel Jackson, 24, were found shot to death June 7 at the complex. Joshua Londale Rogers, 26, remained in the Oklahoma County jail Thursday in connection with the slayings.

“The FBI has jurisdiction over housing authority guidelines for tenants, so they're with us as well,” Nelson said.

A woman who saw law enforcement vehicles at the apartments pulled in to see what was happening. When police told her, she said she frequently visits family members and friends who live in the complex, and is concerned about their safety.