Gang task force stats released
By: The Californian - | ∞
More than 750 arrests have been made so far this year by the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force, authorities said.
Of its 759 arrests made through June 30, 359 were of known criminal street gang members who were suspected of felonies; an additional 75 reputed gang members were arrested for misdemeanor crimes, said Sgt. Dennis Gutierrez, a spokesman for the Sheriff's Department.
The task force also served 215 search warrants in 181 days during which 149 guns were recovered, including 16 illegal assault rifles, the department reported.
Task force members conducted 699 probation searches and 551 parole searches this year as well, the sergeant said.
"We have put gangs operating in Riverside County on notice," Sheriff Bob Doyle stated in a news release. "We are going to use all legal means at our disposal to shut them down and put them behind bars."
The task force is composed of sheriff's deputies as well as officers from various city police departments and a number of state agencies.
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Renae wrote on Jul 12, 2007 10:07 PM:WTG keep up the good work!
Anonymous wrote on Jul 13, 2007 8:06 AM:And Riverside County Probation Department.
I walk the line. wrote on Jul 13, 2007 5:53 PM:A recent report in the L.A. times showed that 22% of all trials are affected by prosecutor misconduct and there is no mechanism to deal with it. Just as there is no mechanism to deal with "peace" officer misconduct. I have to wonder how many innocent people are being labeled "Gang" members for political gain.
A Cop wrote on Jul 14, 2007 11:18 AM:There are certain "criteria" that must be met for a person to be considered a gang member. It's NOT just a LABEL as you put it, Facts people, before you throw out your opinion, at least know what you're talking about.
I walk the line. wrote on Jul 14, 2007 4:06 PM:I know the facts.
A Cop wrote on Jul 15, 2007 1:37 PM:Yeah, sure you do........
Gang Bangers wrote on Jul 16, 2007 2:33 PM:The largest and most active gang in Riverside County is the RCSO.
samiam wrote on Jul 17, 2007 10:45 PM:It's easy to spot the low life scum gang members in Temecula by the colors they wear the cars they drive and the way the carry themselves.
RSO Deputy wrote on Jul 18, 2007 1:02 PM:You bet.....
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