Pasadena police Tuesday announced the arrests of four people in connection with an investigation into recent gang-related shootings.
The arrests were made on Friday by a multi-jurisdictional team that included personnel from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; the Pasadena, Glendale and Monterey Park police departments; and the Los Angeles County Probation Department.
Natalie Richardson, 23, of Pasadena, was booked on suspicion of witness intimidation. She was held on $150,000 bail.
Berenice Balderas, 22, of South Pasadena, was booked on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine for sale. She was released pending further investigation.
Daniel Arreola, 25, of Pasadena, was booked on suspicion of possession of marijuana for sale. He was released pending further investigation.
Steven Gonzalez Rivera, 20, of Pasadena, was booked on a drug-related misdemeanor warrant.
“The Pasadena Police Department will continue to collaborate with local, state, and federal officials as necessary to address the active gang members in our community,” a police statement said.
— Wire reports