Cherokee County, Ga. – A group of seven people who prosecutors say are gang-affiliated are headed to prison, according to the Cherokee County District Attorney’s office.
Prosecutors say that over two nights in June and July 2019, approximately 50 cars were carjacked in Cherokee County neighborhoods.
The group stole five guns, three cars and other personal items.
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Six people were arrested when they returned early one July morning to continue their crime spree:
Tyjuan “TK” Shecorn Burch, 22 Quinn “Chucky” Chajuan Dawson, 23Jacquez “Joc” Daquan Ivey, 23Darell “Rell” Marrion, 21Two juniors
While prosecuting them, the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office says they learned of three other suspects:
Johnmarvalious “Wixked” Givens, 22 Quanjavis “Boochie” Jawayne Jones, 21 Detravious “Trey” Long, 22
All seven adults pleaded guilty to violating the RICO Act. It is not clear if the two minors were tried.
Burch pleaded guilty to violating the RICO Act and was sentenced to 20 years with the first 10 to be served in prison.
Dawson pleaded guilty to violating the RICO Act and possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. He was sentenced to 20 years with the first 15 to be served in prison.
Ivey pleaded guilty to violating the RICO Act and stealing to take. He was sentenced to 20 years with the first 10 to be served in prison.
Marrion pleaded guilty to violating the RICO Act and was sentenced to 20 years with the first 12 to be served in prison.
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Givens pleaded guilty to violating the RICO Act and theft by taking. He was sentenced to 20 years with the first 10 to be served in prison.
Jones pleaded guilty to violating the RICO Act and was sentenced to 20 years with the first 10 to be served in prison.
Long pleaded guilty to violating the RICO Act and was sentenced to 20 years with the first 12 to be served in prison.
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