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Gang Prosecutions
Criminal street gang activity is among the most dangerous and threatening criminal activity a community can face. Since District Attorney Herb Cranford began his career as a prosecutor, he has aggressively prosecuted criminal street gang activity occurring in our Circuit. Mr. Cranford was the lead prosecutor in the first jury trial in a gang case in the Coweta Judicial Circuit. This trial resulted in a conviction and a decades long prison sentence.
Our office’s policy regarding gang prosecution is that we only pursue gang charges where we have determined the crime and offender deserve prison time. This policy is meant to communicate to gang members the consequences of committing criminal gang activity in the Coweta Judicial Circuit.
Through working closely with the community, local leaders, and law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office is committed to holding gang members accountable, getting justice for their victims, and preventing gangs from preying on vulnerable youth in the community.