Multi-count gang indictment brought in Chatham County, 2 new gang prosecutors approved by lawmakers

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – State prosecutors are set to increase the crack down on gang related crimes in the Savannah area, an effort that’s already begun with three people indicted in a major, gang case Wednesday.

Over $250,000 of Georgia’s state budget has been appropriated by lawmakers to the Attorney General’s office to add two positions that will expand the state’s Gang Prosecution Unit to Savannah.

“Most violent crime is gang related. A lot of people don’t realize that,” State Rep. Jesse Petrea, (R) District 166, said…

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