Posts Tagged ‘Gangs’

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Gerson Hernandez, a 21-year-old from Uniondale, has been recently indicted on charges of second-degree murder and second-degree gang assault for his alleged role in two murders that took place in Uniondale and Hempstead in 2022. Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment on Thursday. According to the indictment, Hernandez,…

A suspect already facing an attempted murder charge in New Jersey has now been arrested for the 2019 Manhattan slaying of a Trinitarios gang member, cops said Tuesday. Angel Florian, 22, was arrested on May 9 in New Jersey, where he was incarcerated for allegedly shooting a teen and committing a robbery spree that occurred…

A Suffolk County Police officer was shot Thursday during an attempt to apprehend a robbery suspect who authorities said is a suspected Bloods gang member. In a statement on Instagram, the department wrote that the shooting happened in Coram on Long Island. Officers were conducting surveillance outside a home on Norfleet Lane after they received…

BALTIMORE MD — Baltimore leaders announced criminal indictments Tuesday against 33 people accused of operating a violent drug trafficking organization, saying the prosecution illustrates the continued success of an anti-violence program launched last year in one of America’s most violent cities. Baltimore’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy uses an individualized “focused deterrence” approach to target potential…

From prison gangs to extortion rackets to neo Nazis, the United States is home to a variety of criminal groups and organizations. While we don’t hear about them as often as we should, they remain an active threat for the security apparatus of the country, with membership numbers comparable to some large, multinational corporations.  10.…

Murder, rape and drug trafficking are some crimes attributed to its members. New Port Richey, Florida – Mara Salvatrucha, better known as the MS-13 gang, is one of the most feared gangs in the United States, with an estimated 6,000 to 10,000 members. The gang originally was composed of Salvadorian nationals but now includes people…

Nine men have been charged for their roles in a criminal gang and operating an open-air drug market that operated throughout Baltimore City, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown. Brown announced the indictments of nine men for their role in the gang, as well as one member who is wanted for his role in the…

Experts say many gangs have emerged in Baltimore over the years. John Lenzner, Deputy to the U.S. Attorney in Maryland in 2021, admitted gangs are a problem in Baltimore. “What we’ve found is a significant number of homicides and non-fatal shootings in Baltimore City are driven by those drug trafficking organizations. Sometimes shooting and killing…

Baltimore, Maryland — 12-year-old Jaylen Richard’s life was cut short on the streets of Baltimore City. His family says he was on house arrest for theft charges, but they say it’s all because he was hanging out with the wrong crowd. “They were still dragging my baby through the streets because they knew he couldn’t…

Baltimore, Maryland — A Baltimore gang member has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to murder and other crimes, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office from the District of Maryland. 30-year-old Travis Alewine’s sentence will be followed by five years of supervised release. According to the plea…