Agencies Team to Bring in Suspected Gang Members

A overnight gang sweep in Pomona netted 19 arrests, including eight for suspected narcotics possession, police said today.

The 10-hour operation, which began at 4 p.m. Saturday, targeted "gang activity and known gang hot spots" throughout the city, Pomona police Sgt. Lena Becker said.

One handgun was seized, she said.

Assisting Pomona police in the sweep were police from Rialto, Covina and Baldwin Park. Assistance also was provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and an east San Gabriel Valley multi-agency task force whose members monitor non-violent offenders released early under Assembly Bill 109, Becker said.

-- City News Service