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4 Gang Members Arrested In Santa Ana Crime Spree

SANTA ANA (CBSLA.com) – A man and three male teens, all believed to be gang members, have been arrested in a series of 11 armed street robberies and carjackings that occurred earlier this month.

4 Gang Members Arrested In Santa Ana Crime Spree
Antonio Gomez, 20, is one of four people arrested in a series of 11 armed street robberies and carjackings that occurred in August 2017. The other three suspects are juveniles. (Santa Ana Police Department)

Santa Ana police reported Wednesday that the suspects were apprehended in a crime spree that took place between Aug. 2 and Aug. 9.

The crimes included seven armed street robberies, two armed carjackings, one attempted street robbery and one attempted armed robbery that resulted in the suspects shooting at a vehicle.

Antonio Gomez, 20, of Santa Ana was the only suspect identified by police because the other three are juveniles.

All four were apprehended on Aug. 18-19, police said.

They face various charges including felony robbery and carjacking with gang allegations and enhancements.

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