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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.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Captain Wendy Luster of the Albany Police Department spoke Tuesday on the rising gang problems in the "good life city."

Sunday, July 29, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department's Gang Unit is investigating the vandalism of a local park that happened sometime this weekend.

Monday, August 15, 2011  Albany Police have arrested one man after a gang shooting over the weekend that was first reported as a drive-by, but has now been determined to have been an accident.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  Updated with video; Law enforcement officers want juveniles to know that committing a crime won't necessarily get them a free pass to the RYDC.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department and the Dougherty County Sheriff's Department said this summer has seen a decrease in crime amongst teens.

Thursday, July 23, 2009  Lt. Tony Moore told the Gang Task Force at Thursday’s meeting that the gang unit has charged 60 people with gang participation since January.