An extensive investigation into the "Tiny Raskalz Gang" in Stockton has led to the arrest of nine individuals and the recovery of 34 firearms, including assault weapons and automatic machine guns, according to the Stockton Police Department.
The investigation, which focused on crimes ranging from gun trafficking to robbery and home invasion, culminated in coordinated raids at 12 locations across Stockton. The operation involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including police and sheriff's offices from Modesto, Manteca, Tracy, Lodi, and San Joaquin County, as well as federal agencies like the FBI Task Force.
In addition to the firearms, authorities also seized six pounds of marijuana, $105,000 in cash, and a bulletproof vest during the raids.
The following individuals were arrested and face charges related to gang and weapons violations:
- Sovject Soy, 22: Gang and weapons violations
- Koby Chan, 21: Gang and weapons violations
- Tyerese Nhean, 18: Home invasion robbery (March 2022), gang and weapons violations
- Tariq Shannon, 21: Gang and weapons violations
- Sophanne Chan, 25: Gang and weapons violations
- Josyah Day, 19: Gang and weapons violations
- Chitra Soy, 23: Gang and weapons violations
- Kaimuang Saeyang, 39: Weapons violations
- Broun Ham, 29: Weapons violations
The successful operation underscores the collaborative efforts of local and federal law enforcement in tackling gang-related crime in the Stockton area. Stockton Police and their partners continue to work on reducing violent crime and ensuring community safety.