This week, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department’s Gang Unit, FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force and the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force arrested six known gang members as part of an initiative to target criminal street gang activity.
The gang members arrested include Kendrick Jackson, 18, of Athens, Markeith Martin, 19, of Athens, Xavier Mitchell, 20, of Athens, Alijah Nelson, 18, of Athens, Trayvon Shields, 20, of Athens and Davion Mitchell, 19, of Athens.
During the arrests, four firearms and property from several recent burglaries were seized.
Jackson was charged with loitering and prowling and carrying a weapon without a license, Xavier Mitchell was charged with giving false information, Martin was charged with burglary, Nelson was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Oglethorpe County, Shields was arrested for possession of marijuana and Davion Mitchell was arrested for carrying a weapon without a license.
At the time of his arrest, Xavier Mitchell was out on bond for violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, possession of firearm during commission of a crime, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, reckless conduct and theft by receiving stolen property.
At the time of Davion Mitchell’s arrest, he was out on bond for criminal trespass and carrying a weapon without a license.
“ACCPD is committed to protecting the community and will continue to focus efforts on violent criminal street gangs,” the police department said in a press release.
