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Saturday, March 30, 2013  Updated with video; Spring Break for Dougherty County students means nine days away from teachers, books, and school.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  The Albany Police Department Gang Unit assisted in the arrest of a 27-year-old James Russell who is wanted in a November 2012 murder in Florida.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Updated with video; APD travels to Thomasville to make arrest.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Updated with video; An illegal alien was arrest Thursday for trafficking of firearms and marijuana.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Updated with video; The Gang Task Force meeting brings an update on recent gang member round-ups and the prevention of children from being next in line for gang life.

Monday, August 15, 2011  Updated with charges;The Gang Unit is investigating a shooting that happened mid-day Saturday.

Friday, July 15, 2011  Updated with video; Not only are Albany police looking for drivers without their licenses, they are searching for wanted people with random road stops in local neighborhoods.

Friday, February 04, 2011  There's some good news in the battle against gang violence in the good life city. The Albany Gang Unit released its 2010 annual report today and it shows significant progress in reducing gang activity.

Monday, December 20, 2010  Some Albany grandparents were treated to a day of fun, food, and entertainment today courtesy of Albany Parks and Recreation and the Albany Gang Unit.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Law enforcement officials follow strict guidelines when it comes to use of deadly force. Those same rules apply to members of the community.

Monday, October 11, 2010  Albany police have arrested a man reportedly involved in a shooting late Sunday night. Police say 23-year-old Willie Ware shot 20-year-old Laak Luttrell and 18-year-old Michael Wells outside Ware’s home on Jones Avenue.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  Gang Unit Officer Roosevelt Kearney says to look out for someone wearing the same color several times a week.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009  Capt. Mack Green spoke with over 300 students participating in this year’s National Youth Sports Program at Albany State Tuesday afternoon.

Thursday, June 25, 2009  Lt. Tony Moore and other officers broke down gang names, colors, signs, and activity at Thursday's Gang Task Force meeting.

Monday, May 11, 2009  The Albany Gang Unit makes an arrest in an aggravated assault case stemming from last November.