A shooting in late August has led to the arrests of five people in Athens on gang-related charges, police say.
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department launched an investigation after a 17-year-old male was shot in the 300 block of Clayton Street on August 25. They took another 17-year-old into custody that night on various firearms-related charges. On Friday, the police department announced the following arrests in connection to the investigation:
- Miquan Pittard, 23, of Athens, has been arrested and charged with seven counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; two counts of aggravated assault; robbery; and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. additionally, Pittard was charged with felony probation violation.
- Antonio Thomas, 23, of Monroe, has been arrested and charged with three counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; two counts of aggravated assault; and robbery.
- Jyterious Turner, 25, of Athens, has been arrested and charged with five counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; two counts of aggravated assault; robbery; possession of a schedule ii substance with intent to distribute; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
- Raekwon Smith, 23, of Colbert, has been arrested and charged with three counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; two counts of aggravated assault; and robbery.
- Jaylan Martin, 17, of Athens, has been arrested and charged with four counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; two counts of aggravated assault; robbery; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Police say during the course of their investigation, numerous firearms have been seized. The investigation remains ongoing and additional arrests are expected.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact ACCPD at 762-400-7117 or via email at [email protected].
