DENVER (KDVR) -- The Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network has arrested 16 people after a yearlong investigation into two Denver metro area street gangs.
Of the 16, nine are juveniles or were at the time of the alleged crimes, according to an Aurora Police Department press release. The investigation began in June 2024, and the enforcement operations that resulted in the arrests happened on June 18 and July 8 this year.
“This case should serve as an example that our dedicated investigators will not stop pursuing those who use firearms to victimize our community until they are arrested and held accountable for their actions," Aurora Police Department Lt. D.J. Tisdale, who serves as commander of the RAVEN Task Force, said in the press release.
Investigators used U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ballistic imaging technology to gather intelligence that confirmed several suspects were responsible for "numerous gang-motivated shootings" across the area.
"Many of the suspects involved were identified as some of the most prolific violent firearm offenders in the region at the time," Aurora police said.
The task force made dismantling the two gangs, which police did not name in the press release, one of its highest priorities, and Aurora and Arapahoe County sheriff's investigators worked with the Denver District Attorney's office to link the gangs to at least 16 "criminal episodes" and several weapons-related offenses.
The June 18 and July 8 operations targeted key members and associates of the gangs and resulted in the arrest of nine juveniles and seven adults, who are listed below:
Raijon Bass Quincy Johnson Troydell Dixon Denalii Marshall Cai-reis Curby Blanca DeLaTorre Ramekia Amerson-BeyThe 16 suspects face a slew of charges, including:
Violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act, Attempted first-degree murder, Conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, First-degree assault Second-degree assault, Attempted first-degree assault, Menacing, Aggravated robbery, Criminal mischief, Possession of a dangerous weapon, Possession of a handgun by a juvenile, Possession of a high-capacity magazine, Illegal discharge of a firearm, Unlawfully providing or permitting a juvenile to possess a handgun and Secure firearm storage required.The suspects have all been charged in Denver District Court.
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