Nine Oakland 'Ghost Town' Gang Members Sentenced for Armed Robberies

Defendants to serve combined 60 years in prison for targeting Bay Area businesses

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Nine associates of the Oakland-based 'Ghost Town' gang have been sentenced to a combined total of nearly 60 years in prison for a series of armed robberies targeting small Bay Area businesses in 2022. The defendants pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit robbery affecting interstate commerce and various substantive robbery counts.

Why it matters

The sentencing of these 'Ghost Town' gang members highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to crack down on organized criminal activity and violent crimes targeting local businesses in the Bay Area. The case also sheds light on the criminal histories of some of the defendants, raising questions about repeat offenders and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.

The details

The robberies took place in 2022, including the armed robbery of a San Francisco coin and stamp store in March and the theft of $300,000 to $500,000 worth of jewelry from a San Pablo jewelry store in November. The defendants also pleaded guilty to robbing a marijuana business in Oakland in December. The co-conspirators used firearms, violence, and stolen vehicles in carrying out the crimes.

  • On March 18, 2022, the co-conspirators engaged in the armed robbery of a coin and stamp store in San Francisco.
  • On November 12, 2022, the co-conspirators robbed a San Pablo jewelry store, stealing bags of jewelry valued at approximately $300,000 to $500,000.
  • On December 24, 2022, the co-conspirators robbed a marijuana business in Oakland.

The players

Demarco Barnett

A 36-year-old Oakland resident who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and three substantive robbery counts.

Jakari Jenkins

A 34-year-old Stockton resident who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and three substantive robbery counts.

Garland Devonte Rabon

A 30-year-old Mountain House resident who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and two substantive robbery counts.

Aramiya Burrell

A 35-year-old Oakland resident who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and one substantive robbery count.

Lester Andre Garnett

A 34-year-old Tracy resident who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and one substantive robbery count.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.