Gang members targeted by police in Athens area, 8 arrested

Several law enforcement agencies targeted gang members during an operation in the Athens area this week.

On Thursday, March 20, the Department of Community Services in collaboration with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, FBI Safe Streets Task Force, the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, and the United States Probation Office, conducted the joint operation.

They performed compliance checks and served warrants to verified gang members of known street gangs in Athens-Clarke County.

Eight people who had active arrest warrants were snared during the operation.

“This operation underscores the power of collaboration. By working together, we continue to successfully disrupt dangerous criminal street gangs and make our community safer,” said Athens-Clarke County Police Chief Jerry Saulters, “Together we will continue to hold offenders accountable and protect those we serve.”