Crime & Safety
Napa Police: Bus Station Fight Lands Gang Teens in Juvenile Hall
Two known Norteño gang members, aged 16 and 17, were booked at Juvenile Hall Friday afternoon following a reported gang fight at the Pearl Street transit station downtown, according to Napa police. Arrest information does not indicate convictions.
Two Napa teens known to police as members of the Norteño street gang were arrested Friday afternoon in connection with a street fight at the Pearl Street transit center downtown, according to a shift activity log from the :
On 08/31/2012 at 2:17 PM Officers were dispatched to the Vine Bus Station on Pearl St. for a reported fight. A victim was located and had visible injuries to his face, elbow, and knee. He additionally stated that he may have been knocked out.
With the assistance of witnesses it was determined that the victim had been involved in an altercation. The victim was knocked to the ground and several subjects kicked and punched him in the head. The suspects were later identified as a 16 year old male juvenile and a 17 year old male juvenile. Both are known/documented norteno gang members.
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The two teens were booked into the Napa County Juvenile Justice Center on suspicion of disturbing the peace, assault with a deadly weapon/gang participation and violation of probation, police said.
Arrest information does not indicate convictions.
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