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Five MS-13 Gang Members Sentenced For Brutally Murdering, Dismembering Teens In Virginia: DOJ
Five members of the MS-13 transnational street gang will spend life in prison for their roles in the kidnapping and violent murder of two boys in Virginia in 2016.
Federal authorities announced on Wednesday, Nov. 2, that gang members Elmer Zelaya Martinez, 31, Ronald Herrera Contreras, 24, Henry Zelaya Martinez, 28, Pablo Velasco Barrera, 24, and Duglas Ramirez Ferrera, 26, all from El Salvador, have received multiple life sentences.
Specifically, each was sentenced to six terms of life in prison, and two terms of 120 months behind bars, all of which will run concurrently.
Prosecutors say…
Suffolk County MS-13 Member Admits To Two Murders, Attempted Murder, Drug Conspiracy
An MS-13 street gang member on Long Island will face life in prison after admitting to his role in two murders, and attempted murder to further a drug conspiracy, federal prosecutors announced.
Brentwood resident Jonathan Hernandez, age 24, a member of the Sailors Locos Salvatruchas Westside (Sailors) clique of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as the MS-13, pleaded guilty to racketeering charges.
Specifically, US Attorney Breon Peace said that Hernandez admitted to his participation in the Jan. 28, 2016 murder of Michael Johnson, the April 29, 2016 murder of Oscar Acosta, and attempted …
Alleged MS-13 Member Known As 'Shadow' Charged For Two More Long Island Murders
A Long Island alleged MS-13 gang member known as "Shadow" has been charged with more two new gang-related killings.
Raul Ponce, age 23, of Hempstead, pleaded not guilty to the new charges on Thursday, Nov. 11, bringing the total number of murder charges he is facing to four.
Following his plea in court, Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick, commander of the Nassau County Police Department's homicide squad, said at a news conference that Ponce had always been "on the radar," for the killings that took place a couple of years ago.
The El Salvador native has been in prison on Long Island since 2018, …
MS-13 Gang Associate Indicted For Murder Of 17-Year Old Victim In Queens
An alleged MS-13 gang member has been indicted in connection with the death of a 17-year-old in an area park.
Oscar Flores-Mejia, 21, of Elmhurst, Queens was charged on Thursday, March 25, with murder in-aid-of racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder in-aid-of racketeering in connection with the April 23, 2018 murder of 17-year-old Andy Peralta in Queens, said Mark J. Lesko, acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
According to court filings, on the evening of Monday, April 23, 2018, Peralta was lured to Kissena Park where he was ambushed in a wooded area by Flor…
Second Suspect Nabbed In MS-13 Connected Long Island Homicide
A second suspect has been arrested on a murder charge after a woman on Long Island allegedly conspired with her new boyfriend, an MS-13 gang member, to kill her teenage ex-boyfriend.
Nassau County Police Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick announced on Tuesday, March 9 that Hempstead resident Christian Rodriguez, age 23, has been charged with second-degree murder for his alleged role in the 2016 scheme to kill 19-year-old Osmin Campos-Sandoval, a member of the 18th Street gang, a rival of MS-13.
Last month, Hempstead resident Sandra Tobar Meija, age 22, was also charged with murder for her role in…
Long Island Woman Accused Of Conspiring With MS-13 To Have Ex-Boyfriend Murdered
A woman on Long Island is facing a murder charge after allegedly conspiring with her new boyfriend, an MS-13 gang member, to kill her teenage ex-boyfriend, who was purportedly in a rival gang, several years ago.
Hempstead resident Sandra Tobar Mejia, age 22, has been charged with second-degree murder, officials announced, for her role in the 2016 scheme to kill 19-year-old Osmin Campos-Sandoval, a member of the 18th Street gang, a rival of MS-13.
Earlier story - ID Released For Long Island 19-Year-Old Who Was Apparent MS-13 Victim
Nassau County Police Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick sai…
MS-13 Gang Member Arrested In El Salvador For Long Island Murder
A fugitive member of the MS-13 street gang wanted for a murder on Long Island was located and arrested in El Salvador by a transnational anti-gang unit and the FBI, federal officials said.
José Jonathan Guevara-Castro, 25, also known as “Suspechoso,” an alleged member of MS-13, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 13 in Acajutla, Sonsonate, El Salvador. for an alleged murder on Long Island.
Acting U.S. Attorney Seth DuCharme said that Guevara-Castro has been charged in a 24-count indictment, along with seven other MS-13 members, with racketeering offenses, murder and narcotics trafficking. …
10 Alleged MS-13 Members Face Murder Charges For Three Killings
Ten alleged MS-13 street gang members and associates are facing charges for their alleged roles in three murders, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
In Brooklyn federal court, 10 members and associates of the Indios Locos Salvatruchas clique of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), a transnational criminal organization, were charged with murder in-aid-of racketeering, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, related firearms offenses, and marijuana distribution conspiracy.
It is alleged that the MS-13 gang members murdered Andy Peralta, Victor Alvarenga, and Abel Mosso in Queens in 2018 and 2019.
T…
Alleged Long Island Gang Members Nabbed With Gun, Drugs, Police Say
Several alleged members of the 18th Street Gang have been arrested on various, weapons, guns and traffic charges during a stop on Long Island.
The three men, a juvenile and an adolescent offender were nabbed around 10 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, after being stopped in Hempstead by members of the Nassau County Gun Suppression Team, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, members of the team were on patrol when they spotted a 2007 Toyota being driven by Alex Velasquez, 20, of Hempstead, commit multiple driving infractions while traveling north on Hendrickson Avenue…
