Deputies serve search warrants for tagging crew (KTLA-TV / February 9, 2011) |
HAWTHORNE (KTLA) -- Deputies executed search warrants across L.A. County Wednesday for members of a gang that's been targeting city buses, trains and other infrastructure.
A total of 17 locations were searched, and 19 arrests were made, police said.
The target of the sting was the "Big Dogs Crew." Authorities say they're responsible for over 500 counts of felony property damage in Los Angeles County.
The raids were the culmination of a six month-long special investigation, according to Lt. Vince Carter of the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. The investigation identified dozens of members of the gang.
The crew has been tagging MTA buses and trains, as well as other Cal Trans and city property, according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority.
Damage totals are in the tens of thousands of dollars, the MTA said.
A total of 17 locations were searched, and 19 arrests were made, police said.
The target of the sting was the "Big Dogs Crew." Authorities say they're responsible for over 500 counts of felony property damage in Los Angeles County.
The raids were the culmination of a six month-long special investigation, according to Lt. Vince Carter of the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. The investigation identified dozens of members of the gang.
The crew has been tagging MTA buses and trains, as well as other Cal Trans and city property, according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority.
Damage totals are in the tens of thousands of dollars, the MTA said.
