Posted Monday, January 28, 2013 --- 11:15 a.m.

Incident Report from the Madison Police Department:

Incident Type: Information

Incident Date: 01/27/2013 - 1:48 AM

Address: 1500 block Trailsway

Arrested: Maurice R. Bowman Jr., age 17, Madison
Mr. Bowman Jr. was arrested for Operate a Vehicle Without Owner's Consent.

Lucas J. Anderson, age 18, Madison
Suspect was arrested for Unlawful Trespass.

Aquille T.L. Lowe, age 18, Madison
Suspect was arrested for Unlawful Trespass.

Marsean Taylor, age 19, no permanent address
Suspect was arrested for Unlawful Trespass.

Hanife Johnson, age 19, Madison
Suspect was arrested for Unlawful Trespass.

Javaris J. Nunn, age 20, Sun Prairie
Suspect was arrested for Unlawful Trespass.
Details:

The MPD, including members of the Crime Prevention & Gang Unit (CPGU), recovered a loaded handgun and a sword while attempting to prevent gang related violence early Sunday morning.

Information had been developed about possible trouble at a social gathering in the 1500 block of Trailsway, where a party was being held.

Officers saw a car and a SUV leave the area. They were aware the SUV was stolen, and both vehicles were stopped. The driver of the SUV, Mr. Maurice R. Bowman, age 17, Madison, was arrested for operating a stolen vehicle.

There were five men in the car, all of whom were arrested for trespassing at the Trailsway address. A handgun and 15 to 18-inch Japanese style sword were found under the driver's seat.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.

More information about the CPGU, and the current status of gangs in Madison, can be found on the MPD's YouTube page, or by going to the following link: http://bit.ly/X8rwIo