Gang Member Indicted For Conspiracy To Commit Bank Fraud, Aggravated Identify Theft, Witness Tampering, Destruction Of Evidence, And Possession Of Ammunition

ampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg the announces the return of an indictment charging Tyler Jacob (24, Winter Haven) with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, aggravated identify theft, witness tampering, destruction of evidence, and possession of ammunition. If convicted, Jacob faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 2, up to 20 years, in…

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18th Street Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Two Murders

Defendant Recorded Victim Being Stabbed More than 100 Times and Sent the Video to Other Gang Members as a Warning Not to Cooperate with Law EnforcementEarlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Yanki Misael Cruz-Mateo, a member of the 18th Street gang, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy charges in connection with his participation in two…

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Member of Violent New Haven Gang Sentenced to 78 Months in Federal Prison

KIVEON HYMAN, also known as “Tiny, ” 26, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 78 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for a racketeering offense stemming from his role in a violent New Haven street gang. Today’s announcement was made…

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Virginia Corrections Dog Killed in Prison Attack

“(K-9) Rivan was violently and repeatedly stabbed and kicked by the inmates and later tragically died at the facility while VADOC staff attempted lifesaving measures,” the agency says. April 4, 2024 A Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) K-9 was killed Tuesday April 2 while “heroically protecting” staff and inmates at Sussex I State Prison during…

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Maryland’s Bold Step: Mandating Transparency in Juvenile Gun Crime Data

https://bnnbreaking.com/politics/marylands-bold-step-mandating-transparency-in-juvenile-gun-crime-data In the heart of Maryland, a groundbreaking bill is making its way through the legislative process, promising to shine a light on a shadowed aspect of juvenile justice. The Department of Juvenile Services Transparency Act of 2024, spearheaded by Sen. Cory McCray, seeks to peel back the layers of secrecy surrounding juveniles entangled in…

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Annapolis Drug Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison.

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Orlando Ray Coleman, Sr., age 44, of Millersville, Maryland, to eight years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District…

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Maryland Attorney General, Baltimore Police say local gang behind dozens of carjackings.

https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/carjackings-baltimore-police-maryland-attorney-general-SOBS727YEVEKXFOFKS7NDFW6TY/ The group — four young adults and two teens — have been indicted. The adults face dozens of charges, and one carjacking was tied to a murder. A group of teens and young adults have been indicted as part of a sprawling case that ties them to dozens of carjackings, nine commercial burglaries, ATM…

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Baltimore BGF Gang Member Pleads Guilty to a Federal Racketeering Conspiracy Charge, Including Murder.

Defendant was Hired by Co-Conspirator to Target Rival in Northeast Baltimore; Defendant Received Payment Through Coconspirator’s Intermediary Following AttackBaltimore, Maryland – Wayne Prince, a/k/a “Taz,” age 24, of Baltimore pleaded guilty today to conspiring to participate in a violent racketeering enterprise known as the Black Guerilla Family (“BGF”) gang. The guilty plea was announced by…

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Two Baltimore “Triple C” Gang Members Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murders and Attempted Murders

https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/two-baltimore-triple-c-gang-members-sentenced-more-20-years-federal-prison-racketeering Investigation Resulted in the Guilty Pleas of 34 Members and Associates of “Triple C” GangBaltimore, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Darien Coleman age 23, of Baltimore, to 270 months in federal prison, and sentenced co-defendant Darrell Carter, age 27, of Baltimore to 300 months in federal prison, each followed…

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