2 alleged gang members arrested during Richmond County operation

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Two alleged gang members were arrested on Tuesday during a joint law enforcement operation, according to Richmond County deputies.

At 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a joint enforcement action targeting criminal street gang activity.

During the operation, John F. Sheppard Jr., also known as “SBL Jitt,” of Augusta, Georgia, and Tyshawn D. Walker, also known as “Ty5,” of Augusta, Georgia, were arrested…

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