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FBI, local police conduct gang sweep in Tacoma
Posted by John de Leon
Beginning at 4 a.m. Tuesday morning, the FBI, the South Sound Gang Task Force and the Tacoma Police Department began serving numerous search and arrest warrants targeting over 30 alleged members of the Hilltop Crips street gang.
The people who have been arrested or are being sought are accused of criminal conspiracy in connection with the gang's activities in Tacoma, which include attempted murder, home invasions and carjackings. According to a news release from the Tacoma Police Department and FBI, it is expected that 32 people will initially be charged with a total of 51 crimes associated with 22 specific incidents.
All those who are arrested Tuesday will appear Wednesday for their arraignment at the Pierce County Superior Court in Tacoma.
Additional details will be provided by Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Lindquist, Tacoma Police Chief Don Ramsdell and FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Steve Dean at a news conference following Wednesday's arraignments.
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