Seven adults and five juveniles were arrested. The juveniles range in age from 15 to 17 years old.
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Police say the group is responsible for at least 30 carjackings and robberies since the summer.
During a robbery at Flanigan Dr. and King Rd., the victim was hit in the head with a brick. He suffered a fractured skull.
During a carjacking at McKee and White Roads, the suspects had an AR-15 and fired it into the air.
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Police served nine search and arrest warrants on January 10, and took the 12 suspects into custody.
Charges include robbery, carjacking, burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest, child endangerment, possession of a loaded firearm, possession of stolen property, possession of drugs, and gang enhancement.