North Atwater Village / Toonerville Gang Takedown Update
I want to thank the Glendale Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration - High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, Team 52 for their outstanding work on this investigation (Glendale started the investigation and DEA/HIDTA assumed command). This take down was an incredible success, 21 search warrants (locations) were served with 19 separate arrest warrants for crimes such as murder, attempt murder, narcotics trafficking, and weapons violations. All 19 wanted suspects were arrested (arrested 2 others during the raid for weapons violations) confiscated 63 firearms (48 in one house alone), 3 ounces of meth/cocaine, and 2 pounds of marijuana. Northeast Area immediately initiated footbeat operations in the area after the raids. We held a community meeting that night at the New Hope Church (thanks for your support) and the raid received strong media coverage. In the coming weeks we will be working with Council President Eric Garcetti's Office to bring in additional services to the area. Great job by all!
Captain Bill Murphy