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Five gang members arrested in separate incidents Sunday

| Monday, May 12 2008 4:13 PM

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 14 2008 9:09 AM

Bakersfield Police Department officers arrested several gun-possessing gang members Sunday including two who drove away and crashed during a pursuit, police said.

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Robert Ellis, 21, and Tyroby Lindsey, 22, were arrested after they drove away from police at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday going eastbound in the 2800 block of White Lane. The pair then headed north onto Hughes Lane, and while turning onto Ming Avenue, they hit a center median, said Detective Graydon Argast.

Police arrested the two for various charges including participation in a criminal street gang, possession of a firearm — a .45-caliber pistol — conspiracy and evading.

Also on Sunday at 1:30 p.m., three Eastside Bakers gang members were arrested on the 300 block of South H Street. A loaded .22-caliber pistol was in their car.

Juan Navarro, 28, Enrique Robles, 24, and Miguel Segura, 25, were arrested on various charges including possession of a loaded weapon, participation in a street gang and conspiracy.

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