9 Minor Girls Accused Of Gang Activity

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - Nine minor girls were charged with gang-related offenses on Wednesday, Peachtree City police said.

Eight of the girls charged were J.C. Booth Middle School students, Peachtree City police Capt. Rosanna Dove said. She said the other suspect is a McIntosh High School student. Their ages range from 13 to 15, Dove said.

Dove said students and school officials made a series of complaints about the suspects. Peachtree police then launched an investigation into the matter, Dove said. She said there were reports of harassment, threats, bullying and weapons-related offenses.

Eight of the girls were charged with criminal street gang activity. Eight were also charged with making terroristic threats. All of the suspects face felony charges.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 770-631-2510 or the Crime and Narcotics Information Hotline at 770-487-6010. You may remain anonymous.