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FloridaJuvenile charged with murder in fatal shooting of Rickards student confesses (Tallahassee, FL): A 17-year-old Quincy boy linked to an area gang feud confessed to the shooting death of a Rickards High School student who was found dead on his 18th birthday.
Source: Tallahassee Democrat Date: March 12, 2021
New YorkNYC woman killed by a stray bullet in wild gang shootout (Queens, NY): A 37-year-old Queens woman suffered a fatal gunshot wound to her head after being caught in the crossfire of two feuding gangs, law enforcement sources told The Post.
Source: New York Post Date: March 12, 2021
IllinoisChicago Street Gang Member Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison on Racketeering Conspiracy Charge (Chicago, IL): A member of a violent Chicago street gang has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for engaging in a pattern of racketeering activity that included attempted murder, drug trafficking, and obstruction of justice.
Source: The United States Department of Justice Date: March 11, 2021
ArkansasGang Activity in White County Results in Dozens of Federal Arrests (Searcy, AR): Seventeen individuals were arrested Thursday morning as part of a sweeping law enforcement operation that targeted associates of a drug organization responsible for the distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine in Searcy and the White County area.
Source: The United States Department of Justice Date: March 11, 2021
New YorkSuspected Gang Member Arrested, Charged With Being A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm After Leading Police On A Chase (Buffalo, NY): U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Sydney Johnson, 28, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with being a felon in possession of a firearm. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Source: The United States Department of Justice Date: March 11, 2021
OhioGangs, drugs targeted as FBI and police arrest 5 suspects in Stark County sweep (Canton, OH): Federal agents and local police from several departments nabbed five men Thursday in an early morning crime sweep they say targeted illegal drugs and gang activity.
Source: The Alliance Review Date: March 11, 2021
PennsylvaniaGBK Gang Member Sentenced to Federal Prison for Firearms Law Violation (Pittsburgh, PA): A resident of Pittsburgh, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to 70 months’ imprisonment on his conviction of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.
Source: The United States Department of Justice Date: March 11, 2021
Michigan‘Just getting revenge on each other’: Gang shootings contributed to the most violent year (Grand Rapids, MI): Sunni Madiesa-Gloria Harwood no longer fears that someone will take her son. She keeps his ashes in a carved oak urn in her china cabinet, guarded by prayer candles. “I’m going to see him again,” she told Target 8 investigators, “and he’s going to smile at me like he’s always smiled and he’s going to say, ‘Come on, Mom, I’ve got a seat right here waiting for you.’ I know he is.”
Source: WOODTV.com Date: March 11, 2021
North CarolinaRaleigh ‘Sex Money Murder’ gang member gets 12 years in federal prison for 6 robberies (Raleigh, NC): According to court documents, an investigation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, with the assistance of local law enforcement officials in Raleigh, North Carolina, revealed that from June 20, 2019, to June 24, 2019, Khaliq Roberto Miranda, 28 years old and a validated member of the Sex, Money Murder sect of the United Bloods Nation, robbed multiple Raleigh businesses to include three Subways and three gas stations.
Source: The United States Department of Justice Date: March 11, 2021
IllinoisFour Corner Hustlers gang member who toured with Chief Keef gets 10 years in prison (Chicago, IL): A Four Corner Hustlers street gang member who was known by the nickname “Lil’ Boss” and once toured with rapper Chief Keef has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in the gang, including an August 2012 shooting that nearly killed a 15-year-old girl.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times Date: March 11, 2021
TennesseeMinistry leader shares how slain teen Jamarion ‘Dada’ Gillette was part of Christian anti-gang group (Knoxville, TN): Knoxville Police investigators say they don’t have evidence “yet,” but are looking into the possibility of gang violence in the most recent teen-involved shooting. Jamarion ‘Dada’ Gillette, 15, died as a result of shooting late Tuesday night. Community leaders and law enforcement said there are gangs in Knoxville.
Source: WATE 6 News Date: March 11, 2021
CaliforniaAnalysis links 12 groups and gangs to most of SF’s gun violence (San Francisco, CA): A new analysis of crime in San Francisco has found just a dozen groups of high-risk individuals are responsible for a majority of gun violence citywide. The analysis, presented to the Police Commission by a nonprofit consultant Wednesday, shows that 12 groups or gangs in the Bayview and other police districts were involved in most of the gun homicides that occurred between 2017 and mid-2020 and non-fatal shootings from 2019.
Source: The San Francisco Examiner Date: March 11, 2021
CaliforniaSanta Ana combatting uptick in violent crimes, homicides since beginning of 2021: Police (Santa Ana, CA): Santa Ana has seen an uptick in violent crimes, most notably homicides, since the start of 2021, city officials announced Thursday.
Source: KTLA 5 News Date: March 11, 2021
MichiganMan Up Peacekeepers organization encourage conflict resolution, communication in Saginaw (Saginaw, MI): The Saginaw “Man Up Peacekeepers,” a local branch of a national community action organization, offers training in communication, crisis counseling, conflict resolution, nonviolent intervention and other skills to help promote peace and nonviolence, said co-founder Marcus Muhammad, as well as help with things like tutoring, mentorship, mental health counseling and support groups.
Source: MLive Date: March 11, 2021
Saskatchewan'It's becoming an epidemic': Sask. ex-gang members say education, compassion key to stopping youth from joining (Saskatoon, SK): Frontline workers and former gang members in Saskatoon say they're noticing younger people getting involved with gangs. "Unfortunately, I feel like it's becoming an epidemic with our young people joining gangs," former gang member Owen Pelletier said.
Source: CTV News Saskatoon Date: March 11, 2021
CaliforniaMurder charge upheld against Santa Maria man accused in shooting death (Santa Maria, CA): A murder charge was upheld Wednesday against a Santa Maria man who is an alleged gang member charged in the shooting death of a rival on West Donovan Road in December 2020.
Source: Lompoc Record Date: March 11, 2021
WashingtonYakima gang member charged with assault in highway shooting incident (Yakima, WA): A 25-year-old Yakima man is charged with first-degree assault after Washington State Patrol troopers said he fired a gun at a motorist on Interstate 82 on March 5.
Source: Yakima Herald-Republic Date: March 11, 2021
LouisianaChurch Point chief requests U.S. Marshal's assistance in locating shooting suspect (Church Point, LA): Church Point Police have requested assistance from U.S. Marshals in locating a shooting suspect wanted on several charges, including six counts of attempted second degree murder.
Source: KATC 3 News Date: March 11, 2021
MassachusettsFormer Enforcer of New Bedford Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Manufacturing Charges (Boston, MA): A former member and leader of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (“Latin Kings”) pleaded guilty yesterday to drug charges. Jeremia Medina, a/k/a “King Sweepy,” 33, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute, manufacture and possess with intent to distribute cocaine base. U.S. Senior District Court Judge Rya W. Zobel scheduled sentencing for June 17, 2021.
Source: The United States Department of Justice Date: March 11, 2021
CaliforniaSanta Ana police see spike in homicides, target illegal gambling operations (Santa Ana, CA): In a troubling milestone, Santa Ana police announced the city has seen eight homicides so far in 2021, a substantial uptick from last year, with just one in the first three months. Four of those homicides were gang-related and three others were linked to illegal gambling operations, hubs of criminal activity that police say they are cracking down on.
Source: The Orange County Register Date: March 11, 2021
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