On October 10th, at 4 a.m., Pasadena’s Street Crime Unit (SCU) collaborated with various law enforcement agencies throughout the San Gabriel Valley to execute a search warrant targeting gang-related activities in Pasadena. This operation comes in response to a noticeable increase in illegal activities by local gangs over the past several months, raising significant concern among the police.
During the operation, officers arrested two minors and three adults, all of whom have been transferred to the Pasadena Police Department for detention. The suspects face multiple felony charges, including armed robbery, vandalism, and weapons violations, although their names have not yet been released to the public.
Law enforcement successfully confiscated a short-barreled semi-automatic rifle equipped with a high-capacity magazine, a revolver, and three semi-automatic pistols, also with high-capacity magazines. This seizure underscores the serious nature of armed crime associated with this gang.
Given the violent background of the criminal organization, Pasadena police deployed several specialized units, including SWAT, the Special Investigations Section, and the Violent & Major Crimes Sections, and collaborated with agencies from surrounding cities.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Pasadena Police Department at 626-744-4241 or to reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477). Additionally, tips can be submitted via the “P3 Tips” mobile app or through the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
