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Gang Arrests Intensifying

By Steven Rodriguez

Los Angeles is known for many things: palm trees, the Lakers, USC football and great burger joints.  Unfortunately, Los Angeles is also known for its gangs, and police throughout the city are trying to do their best to single out alleged gang members and make as many arrests as possible.  Nearly 2,000 gang members were arrested in the Los Angeles area last year, a record number that federal officials say will have a major impact on crime-fighting efforts. More than 850 of the 1,970 gang members arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are being prosecuted on state or federal charges, officials said. The rest are in the U.S. illegally and are being deported to their native countries. Returning after being deported is a felony that carries a maximum penalty of 20 years...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on January 27, 2009 (boomark / email).