Alleged gang members accused of violating injunction

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Nearly one month after the New Hanover County district attorney went to court and got a preliminary injunction against two dozen alleged gang members, two of them are now accused of violating that court order.

On Friday, deputies arrested Qwanelle Ruffin, 25, and Alfonso McClendon, 24 in the 4700 block of Market Street.

Both are charged with violation of court order.

On November 16, District Attorney Ben David was granted a preliminary injunction, which prohibits 24 members of the Folk Nation 720 Gang Disciples from gathering in public places, except for few exceptions. They can only be together at school, work, church, at counseling, or if they are immediate relatives.

During the arrest, Ruffin also had heroin on him, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

He’s also charged with:

• PWIMSD Heroin
• Possession of Heroin
• Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling Controlled Substance
• Possession of Marijuana
• Possession of Sch IV Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Resis/Delay/Obstruct Public Officers

Ruffin is being held under a $500,000 bond. McClendon’s bond is $100,000.