In the wake of a judge’s approval of a new gang injunction in Santa Ana, a court hearing on the case is expected this coming week.

Prosecutors say the Townsend Street gang has committed a litany of crimes in recent years, ranging from two murders and two attempted murders, to eight incidents of graffiti/possession of vandalism tools.

Defense attorneys, who appeared on behalf of some of the people alleged to be active participants in the Townsend Street gang, have taken issue with the DA’s assertion that the level of violence in the neighborhood merited what they described as drastic measures.

The status conference is scheduled for Judge Franz E. Miller’s courtroom, Department C14, on Wednesday at 9 a.m.

You can reach Nick Gerda at ngerda@gmail.com, and follow him on Twitter: @nicholasgerda.

Since you've made it this far,

You are obviously connected to your community and value good journalism. As an independent and local nonprofit, our news is accessible to all, regardless of what they can afford. Our newsroom centers on Orange County’s civic and cultural life, not ad-driven clickbait. Our reporters hold powerful interests accountable to protect your quality of life. But it’s not free to produce. It depends on donors like you.
Make a tax-deductible donation

About Voice of OC: Mission | Editorial Policies | Contact Us | Funding | Privacy Policy

Join the conversation: In lieu of comments, we encourage readers to engage with us across a variety of mediums. Join our Facebook discussion. Message us via our website or staff page. Send us a secure tip. Share your thoughts in a community opinion piece.