Crime

He was armed and selling meth at a playground, Fresno police say

By Jim Guy
Police reported arresting Kema Gross, a reputed gang member, who was armed while selling methamphetamine at Dickey Playground in downtown Fresno. A Smith & Wesson pistol, drugs, cash and a scale were seized.
Police reported arresting Kema Gross, a reputed gang member, who was armed while selling methamphetamine at Dickey Playground in downtown Fresno. A Smith & Wesson pistol, drugs, cash and a scale were seized. Picasa Fresno Police Department

An armed gang member selling methamphetamine in a downtown Fresno park was arrested Thursday, police reported.

Kema Gross, 41, a reputed member of the Villa Posse gang, was taken into custody after officers suspected that he was in involved in narcotics sales at Dickey Playground, Sgt. Alfonso Castillo reported.

Officers recovered a .40 caliber Smith & Wesson Shield, stolen in Fresno, along with methamphetamine and marijuana packaged for sales, according to Castillo.

Gross was booked on narcotics sales and weapons charges.

This story was originally published March 22, 2019 at 8:04 AM.

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