Bridgeport gang member gets 40 years for fatal shooting and gang-related violence
BRIDGEPORT, CT – A 30-year-old member of a violent Bridgeport street gang was sentenced Monday to 40 years in federal prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that included murder, drug…
Two Jersey City Gang Members Sentenced for Violent Crim Spree
NEWARK, N.J. — Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related activities, U.S. Attorney Philip…
New Jersey Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Charge in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. — A member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Thursday. Kareem Green,…
Brooklyn Gang Member Killed 13-Year-Old in Revenge Violence Spree
BROOKLYN, NY—A Brooklyn street gang member has been indicted for the murder of 13-year-old Troy Gill, who was fatally shot in Crown Heights earlier this year. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced…
Waterbury Gang Member Receives 18-Year Federal Prison Sentence
WATERBURY, CT—D’Andre Burrus, also known as “Dopeman,” a 30-year-old member of a violent street gang in Waterbury, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley…
Woman Who Killed Grieving NYC Mother of Gang Violence Victim Gets Probation
LONG ISLAND, NY—A New York woman, Annmarie Drago, 63, was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to criminally negligent homicide for the death of Evelyn Rodriguez, 50. The incident occurred in September…
Sweeping Indictment Targets “1300” Gang in the Bronx for Series of Shootings
BRONX, N.Y. — Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, along with NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban, has announced a significant legal action against 14 alleged members and associates of the “1300” gang.…
Massive Indictment Targets Bronx “Slaughtery” Gang for Series of Violent Crimes
BRONX, N.Y. – The Bronx District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with the New York City Police Department, has announced a sweeping indictment against 20 individuals, including five teenagers, associated with the “Slaughtery”…
Motorcycle Gang Member Busted in North Carolina Drug Trafficking Operation
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Ted Cannon, known as “Bam,” a member of the Georgia-based Ghostface Gangster group, was sentenced to 360 months in prison today for his involvement in a major drug trafficking…
Final Sentencing for Members of Tennessee Street Gang Members in RICO Case
MEMPHIS, TN — The last of fourteen members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs (TVL/JYD) street gang was sentenced in federal court today, marking the conclusion of a major RICO case.…
Venezuelan Street Gang Shoots Three, Kills Two Outside NYC Migrant Shelter
Tragic Shootings Near Brooklyn Migrant Shelter: Two Dead, One Critical BROOKLYN, NY – A deadly shooting took place near the migrant shelter at 29 Ryerson Street in Brooklyn just minutes after another…
Seven Charged in Connection with Fentanyl Robbery Gang Activities
SCRANTON, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that seven individuals have been charged by a federal grand jury in a superseding indictment. The…
New York MS-13 Gang Member Guilty in Eight Murders, Multiple Attempted Murders
Central Islip, NY — Alexi Saenz, also known as “Blasty” and “Plaky,” a prominent leader of the Brentwood/Central Islip chapter of the MS-13 gang, has pleaded guilty to a series of violent…
Gang Member Sentenced to Life for Murder of Corona Teen
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the sentencing of Dennis Vassilenko, a reputed member of the Crips 8 Trey gang, to 20 years to life in prison for…
Reputed New York City Crips Gang Member Sentenced for 2021 Murder of Corona Teen
Queens, NY — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the sentencing of Dennis Vassilenko, a reputed member of the Crips 8 Trey gang, to 20 years to life in prison for the…
Gang Member Who Murdered NYC Taxi Driver Over Unpaid Fair Gets 10 Years in Prison
Arverne Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fatal Attack on Taxi Driver QUEENS, NY—Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that 22-year-old Austin Amos from Arverne has been sentenced to ten years…
Grand Jury Charges 15 in “SaySlide” Gang Postal Theft Ring in Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced charges against 15 members and associates of the “SaySlide” criminal organization. This group, based in Philadelphia’s Ogontz and Oak Lane neighborhoods, has been…
Feds Crackdown on North Jersey Street Gang Drug Trafficking, 8 Charged
NEWARK, NJ—Eight individuals linked to the “793 Bloods,” a faction of the larger Bloods national gang, face charges related to drug trafficking in Newark, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. The…
Man Who Shot Two NYC Cops is Illegal Migrant With Ties to Venezuelan Gang
The NYPD has highlighted a potentially alarming detail about 19-year-old Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, who was arrested following the shooting of New York City cops Richard Yarusso and Christopher Abreu. A report…
Two Dozen New Jersey Street Gang Members Busted for Drug Trafficking
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Twenty-four individuals linked to the Booker T street gang have been charged with a range of offenses, from drug distribution to armed robbery and bank fraud, as announced…
18 Charged with Murders and Shootings in New York City Gang Indictment
BROOKLYN, NY—Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, in collaboration with New York City Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban, announced today the indictment of 18 alleged gang members involved in a series of violent…