Gwinnett Police Arrest 6 For Gang Activity

Gary Franklin

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- Gwinnett County police have charged two men and four juveniles with 150 felony offenses linked to suspected gang activity.

Police spokesman Corporal David P Schiralli said Wednesday that 18-year-old Daniel Cardenas and 17-year-old Dennis Pineda, both of Lawrenceville, along with four unnamed juveniles, have been charged with 19 burglaries, 35 car break-ins and stealing two vehicles, among other charges.

Police believe they are members of a gang known as the "South
Side Jokers."

Schiralli said some of the crimes date back to January. He said
Pineda was already in the Gwinnett County Jail on charges of
bringing a weapon to school and street gang activity.

Associated Press

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