1-12-17 Four Validated Gang Members Arrested
1-12-17 Four Validated Gang Members Arrested
Upon arrival officers found validated gang member James Geter (convicted felon) in possession of a loaded handgun and marijuana. A search of the premises was then conducted and two other validated gang members were located hiding in the stalls of the women's restroom. One of the subjects informed officers he had active warrants. Michael Jones (convicted felon) was also located in possession of a loaded handgun in another part of the building.
CPD K-9 officers were then called in to conduct a thorough search of the premises. A K-9 made a hit on a suspect's vehicle where officers discovered a loaded firearm.
CPD Neighborhood Policing, Focused Deterrence Investigators, Task Force Investigators and K-9 units were all instrumental in arresting the 4 validated gang members.
Focus Deterrence Officers believe the arrests of these individuals stopped potential violent acts before they happened last night. Due to these arrests, the CPD Violent Crimes Bureau has additional leads to follow in other gang related violent crime.
SUSPECTS ARRESTED & CHARGES:
James Geter, 23, male:
Possessing A Firearm With Intent To Go Armed
Possession Of A Firearm During Commission or Attempt To Commit a Felony
Drugs General Category for Resale
Michael Jones, 21, male:
Possession Of A Firearm With Intent To Go Armed
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission Of A Dangerous Felony
Dartangan Rollins, 22, male:
Violation of Probation (Possession of Controlled Substance)
Brandon Rakestraw, 20, male:
Possessing A Firearm With Intent To Go Armed
Reckless Endangerment
Disorderly Conduct
Violation of Probation - 3 counts Aggravated Assault
Violation of Probation - Possession of Marijuana
Violation of Probation - Possession of a Weapon
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