Multi-Agency Raid Targets Pasadena Street Gang, Yields Eight Arrests and Firearms

Pasadena Police-led operation disrupts alleged gun trafficking network linked to Denver Lane Bloods

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:20pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handgun's metal frame and trigger, dramatically lit by a harsh flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the seizure of firearms during a law enforcement raid.A multi-agency raid targeting a Pasadena street gang's gun trafficking network yields a cache of seized firearms, exposing the dangerous criminal networks fueling local violence.Upland Today

A pre-dawn, multi-jurisdictional raid led by the Pasadena Police Department resulted in the arrest of eight alleged members of the Pasadena Denver Lane Bloods street gang and the seizure of eight firearms, including an AK-style rifle, early Thursday morning, authorities said. The operation, executed at approximately 3 a.m. on April 2, targeted what police described as an ongoing gun trafficking network associated with the gang.

Why it matters

The Pasadena Denver Lane Bloods (PDL) is a primarily African-American street gang active on the west side of Pasadena, with an estimated membership of up to 300. Federal authorities have previously described the PDL as a 'violent criminal enterprise' engaged in racketeering activities like murder, robbery, and money laundering. This multi-agency raid represents an ongoing effort to disrupt the gang's criminal operations and gun trafficking networks.

The details

Warrants were served simultaneously at 10 locations spanning multiple jurisdictions across Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. During the raids, officers reportedly seized seven handguns and one AK-style rifle. The names, ages, and specific charges of the eight individuals arrested were not immediately released by authorities.

  • The operation was executed at approximately 3 a.m. on April 2, 2026.
  • In 2024, the Pasadena Police Department's Street Crimes Unit recovered 43 firearms and made 124 gang and narcotics-related arrests.

The players

Pasadena Police Department

The lead agency that coordinated the multi-jurisdictional raid targeting the Pasadena Denver Lane Bloods street gang.

Pasadena Denver Lane Bloods (PDL)

A primarily African-American street gang active on the west side of Pasadena, with an estimated membership of up to 300. Federal authorities have described the PDL as a 'violent criminal enterprise' engaged in racketeering activities.

Gene Harris

Pasadena Police Chief, who issued a statement on the successful raid and collaboration between agencies.

Pasadena Police Department's Street Crimes Unit

A specialized unit formed in May 2023 to combat street-level criminal activity, which led the operation.

U.S. Marshals Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force

A federal law enforcement agency that supported the Pasadena Police Department's Street Crimes Unit in this operation and prior ones targeting the PDL gang.

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What they’re saying

“This multi-agency effort represents our continued commitment to disrupting gun trafficking networks and the violent criminal activity they support.”

— Gene Harris, Pasadena Police Chief

What’s next

The investigation remains active, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information regarding the gun trafficking network or the gang's activities to contact the Pasadena Police Department.

The takeaway

This raid highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to target the criminal activities of the Pasadena Denver Lane Bloods street gang, particularly their involvement in gun trafficking and violent crimes. The collaboration between multiple agencies demonstrates a coordinated approach to disrupting these illicit networks and enhancing public safety in the Pasadena community.