Police are happy, but gang sweep scares the heck out of residents
9:11 AM, June 25, 2008
Scores of residents in Glassell Park were rousted from their beds at 4 a.m. as hundreds of law enforcement officers raided the neighborhood in search of the Avenue's gang Drew Street clique. More than 70 people were named in a federal indictment, Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Andrew Blankstein
report.
The hope is the action will help break the gang's hold over the area. That's police talking to residents in the photo, who, truth be told, look more than a wee bit skeptical. They complained to officers about being terrified as they were wakened during the raid.
Details of the arrests and indictment are in the full story here.
-- Veronique de Turenne
Photo: Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times
The Drew St gang started moving out at 11:00PM though 3:00AM last night . Hit tagging from ER Blvd through Ave 50 to Ave 54 ( Avenue's territory) on about twenty homes. Did our Councilman send the police, or the painter? NO! I dont think HE understands English.
Posted by: mickey malone | June 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Good Job LAPD!!! Get those guys off the streets. When we rid the streets of most of these slugs, then the residents will truly understand why the LAPD had to do what they did.
Posted by: Jay Lee | June 27, 2008 at 06:43 AM
Great job but unfortunately it was these guys keeping the "youngsters" somewhat under control, so maybe its those kids we should be more worried about but once again nice job.
Posted by: Vick | June 28, 2008 at 02:46 PM