On Friday, the C.H.A.R.G.E. Gang Task Force charged two juveniles, a 14-year-old male and a 15-year-old-female, with misdemeanor property damage and felony gang participation.

Police say between March 28 and April 7, about ten different incidents of property damage occurred at several locations, mostly along the East Market Street corridor.

The damage was identified as gang-related graffiti affecting private citizens and the business community.

The 14 year old faces six counts of felony gang participation and six counts of misdemeanor property damage.

The 15-year-old female faces two felony counts gang participation and two counts misdemeanor property damage. She was already in the Juvenile Detention Center awaiting trial on unrelated matters.