New Jersey member of the Nine Trey Gangsters set of the Bloods street gang has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a drug distribution ring.Oscar Randall of Lower Township was sentenced Thursday in state Superior Court in Trenton. He pleaded guilty in September to first-degree racketeering.
Also sentenced Thursday was Stanley Foote of Newark. He pleaded guilty in September to conspiracy to distribute narcotics, admitting he sold drugs in Newark.
He got a 10-year prison term.
Nine Trey Gangsters set of the Bloods street gang
Posted January 15, 2010
East Side Homeboys street gang Rene Salazar, 20,convicted on all three counts of an indictment
Posted January 15, 2010
Convicted Rene Salazar, 20, on all three counts of an indictment charging various offenses related to a drive by shooting in June 2009, in which he shot at four law enforcement officers, announced U.S. Attorney James T. Jacks of the Northern District of Texas. This afternoon, the jury found Salazar guilty of two counts of assault on a federal officer and one count of possession of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Salazar is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Lindsay on April 5, 2010; he faces a maximum statutory sentence of life in prison.
The government presented evidence at trial that on June 24, 2009, Salazar, a member of the East Side Homeboys street gang, shot at four law enforcement officers — two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents and two officers from the Dallas Police Department’s (DPD) Gang Unit — who were taking part in “Operation Community Shield,” a federal roundup of gang members in East Dallas. According to evidence presented at trial, that evening, at approximately 9:45 p.m., these officers had arrested a known gang member in the 400 block of Grandview Avenue. The two DPD officers were in a marked squad car, wearing blue police uniforms with a badge on the front, a “Dallas Police Department” insignia on the shoulder, and “GANG UNIT” or “DALLAS POLICE” prominently displayed in large white letters on the front and back of the uniform tops. The two ICE agents were driving an unmarked government vehicle and were wearing body armor with the words “POLICE ICE” prominently displayed on the front and rear. After the arrested gang member was transported from the scene, the two ICE agents and DPD officers remained at the scene to continue the investigation. One DPD officer was inside the squad car and one ICE agent was next to the car speaking with that officer. The other DPD officer was located on the curb speaking with a citizen about an unrelated incident, while the second ICE agent was near his vehicle providing cover. A man, later determined to be Rene Salazar, drove down Grandview Avenue, past the officers, in a gold four-door sedan with one other passenger. Salazar stopped at the Grandview and Santa Fe Avenue intersection, pointed a pistol out of the window and fired three shots at the officers, before slowly turning onto Santa Fe Avenue and firing approximately two additional shots at the officers. All four of the officers took cover in order to avoid being hit by gunfire. The two ICE agents and one of the DPD officers, drew their weapon, aiming at Salazar, but were unable to safely return fire because of the densely populated neighborhood. This intersection is just down the street from Woodrow Wilson High School. The DPD officers jumped into the squad car and sped away in pursuit of Salazar and soon thereafter, located the gold four-door sedan, driving with its lights turned off, down Alton Avenue. The officers chased Salazar to a residence in the 300 block of South Henderson Avenue, where Salazar jumped out of the car and ran into a residence. After waiting for additional support, officers went inside and removed the other occupants of the house, for their own safety. Officers located Salazar in the shower and arrested him. After obtaining consent to search the house from Salazar’s father, officers located the gun in the freezer.
The government presented evidence at trial that on June 24, 2009, Salazar, a member of the East Side Homeboys street gang, shot at four law enforcement officers — two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents and two officers from the Dallas Police Department’s (DPD) Gang Unit — who were taking part in “Operation Community Shield,” a federal roundup of gang members in East Dallas. According to evidence presented at trial, that evening, at approximately 9:45 p.m., these officers had arrested a known gang member in the 400 block of Grandview Avenue. The two DPD officers were in a marked squad car, wearing blue police uniforms with a badge on the front, a “Dallas Police Department” insignia on the shoulder, and “GANG UNIT” or “DALLAS POLICE” prominently displayed in large white letters on the front and back of the uniform tops. The two ICE agents were driving an unmarked government vehicle and were wearing body armor with the words “POLICE ICE” prominently displayed on the front and rear. After the arrested gang member was transported from the scene, the two ICE agents and DPD officers remained at the scene to continue the investigation. One DPD officer was inside the squad car and one ICE agent was next to the car speaking with that officer. The other DPD officer was located on the curb speaking with a citizen about an unrelated incident, while the second ICE agent was near his vehicle providing cover. A man, later determined to be Rene Salazar, drove down Grandview Avenue, past the officers, in a gold four-door sedan with one other passenger. Salazar stopped at the Grandview and Santa Fe Avenue intersection, pointed a pistol out of the window and fired three shots at the officers, before slowly turning onto Santa Fe Avenue and firing approximately two additional shots at the officers. All four of the officers took cover in order to avoid being hit by gunfire. The two ICE agents and one of the DPD officers, drew their weapon, aiming at Salazar, but were unable to safely return fire because of the densely populated neighborhood. This intersection is just down the street from Woodrow Wilson High School. The DPD officers jumped into the squad car and sped away in pursuit of Salazar and soon thereafter, located the gold four-door sedan, driving with its lights turned off, down Alton Avenue. The officers chased Salazar to a residence in the 300 block of South Henderson Avenue, where Salazar jumped out of the car and ran into a residence. After waiting for additional support, officers went inside and removed the other occupants of the house, for their own safety. Officers located Salazar in the shower and arrested him. After obtaining consent to search the house from Salazar’s father, officers located the gun in the freezer.
Eastside Banning Sapos six subjects were detained.
Posted January 15, 2010
Sean Rayfield, Robert Hood, Daniel Rocha and Joseph Lavoie, all 18, as well as Christopher Lavoie, 20, were taken into custody Jan.6 after being identified by one of the victims and witnesses of the assualt. San Gorgonio Special Operations Gang Task Force members identified the subjects as known Eastside Banning Sapos gang members. A sixth person, Sonia Cuevas, was also detained by police.On Wednesday, Jan. 6 at about 11:30 p.m. Banning police officers responded to Repplier Park at the intersection 4th and George streets, in reference to a report that several Hispanic male subjects were assaulting two victims.The reporting party said the suspects were seen fleeing the area in a white Jeep Cherokee, the release states. Team members of the San Gorgonio Special Operations Gang Task Force, later located the vehicle matching the description at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Wilson Street.
Six subjects later identified as Sonia Cuevas, Sean Rayfield, Robert Hood, Christopher Lavoie, Daniel Rocha and Joseph Lavoie occupied the vehicle. All six subjects were detained.According to the release, during the investigation into the incident, San Gorgonio Special Operations Gang Task Force team members learned that one of the victims allegedly assaulted at the park suffered several bumps and abrasions to his face and back of his head. The victim was bleeding from his ear and complained of pain to his left eye with blurred vision.In addition, the victim and other witnesses identified the five male subjects as the aggressors, the release states. At the conclusion of the initial investigation, all five men were arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and were booked into Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility.On Friday, Jan. 8, members of the San Gorgonio Special Operations Gang Task Force served several search warrants at the suspects’ residences in the cities of Banning and Cathedral City.As the result of the search warrants, numerous items were seized in support of the gang affiliation charges, the release states.
Six subjects later identified as Sonia Cuevas, Sean Rayfield, Robert Hood, Christopher Lavoie, Daniel Rocha and Joseph Lavoie occupied the vehicle. All six subjects were detained.According to the release, during the investigation into the incident, San Gorgonio Special Operations Gang Task Force team members learned that one of the victims allegedly assaulted at the park suffered several bumps and abrasions to his face and back of his head. The victim was bleeding from his ear and complained of pain to his left eye with blurred vision.In addition, the victim and other witnesses identified the five male subjects as the aggressors, the release states. At the conclusion of the initial investigation, all five men were arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and were booked into Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility.On Friday, Jan. 8, members of the San Gorgonio Special Operations Gang Task Force served several search warrants at the suspects’ residences in the cities of Banning and Cathedral City.As the result of the search warrants, numerous items were seized in support of the gang affiliation charges, the release states.
Nicknamed "Gerbil", Kevin Carroll was associated with the city's Daniels crime family
Posted January 15, 2010
Police are continuing to investigate the murder of Kevin Carroll, who was gunned down in the car park of the Asda store in the Robroyston area of Glasgow. The 29-year-old died at the scene after being shot five times while sitting in his black AudiThree masked men fled the scene in a black or dark coloured car at around 1:25pm on Wednesday. Nicknamed "Gerbil", Mr Carroll was associated with the city's Daniels crime family, and had survived two previous attempts on his life. His girlfriend, Kelly Bo, is the daughter of gang boss Jamie Daniel.With his death, there are fears that an already violent drugs war between rival families could escalate.
At Holyrood yesterday, Paul Martin, MSP for Glasgow Springburn, challenged the First Minister to act after the shooting in his constituency.Speaking during First Minister's Questions, the Labour MSP said the man was shot dead outside "one of Scotland's busiest supermarkets" in broad daylight, and called on Mr Salmond to "show leadership by standing up to these unacceptable gangland activities".
Mr Martin requested a meeting with justice secretary Kenny MacAskill "to discuss how we take the most effective action".In response, Mr Salmond indicated that Mr MacAskill would be "delighted" to attend a meeting, adding that the government's "long overdue" Serious Organised Crime Taskforce initiative is part of the battle against crime.
Mr Martin later added: "There's a real concern for public safety, and I've called on the police to ensure there's maximum resources to find the perpetrators.
"But also, there needs to be action taken to disrupt these gangland networks."
There were heightened police patrols in the Robroyston area yesterday, with officers continuing a detailed search of the supermarket car park at Saughs Road.
Mr Carroll's car was removed from the scene on Wednesday evening for further examination, but around 60 vehicles remained impounded while the investigation continued. Det Supt Michael Orr of Strathclyde Police renewed his appeal for anyone with information to contact the force.The Asda store reopened yesterday afternoon. A spokeswoman for the chain said it will continue to work closely with police. Mr Carroll survived a double shooting in Bishopbriggs in north Glasgow in November 2006, when shots were fired at him and a friend from a car. A month on, his rival, Robert Picket, escaped with his life after being shot at a garage in the Lambhill area. In the same attack, Michael Lyons, another underworld figure, died
At Holyrood yesterday, Paul Martin, MSP for Glasgow Springburn, challenged the First Minister to act after the shooting in his constituency.Speaking during First Minister's Questions, the Labour MSP said the man was shot dead outside "one of Scotland's busiest supermarkets" in broad daylight, and called on Mr Salmond to "show leadership by standing up to these unacceptable gangland activities".
Mr Martin requested a meeting with justice secretary Kenny MacAskill "to discuss how we take the most effective action".In response, Mr Salmond indicated that Mr MacAskill would be "delighted" to attend a meeting, adding that the government's "long overdue" Serious Organised Crime Taskforce initiative is part of the battle against crime.
Mr Martin later added: "There's a real concern for public safety, and I've called on the police to ensure there's maximum resources to find the perpetrators.
"But also, there needs to be action taken to disrupt these gangland networks."
There were heightened police patrols in the Robroyston area yesterday, with officers continuing a detailed search of the supermarket car park at Saughs Road.
Mr Carroll's car was removed from the scene on Wednesday evening for further examination, but around 60 vehicles remained impounded while the investigation continued. Det Supt Michael Orr of Strathclyde Police renewed his appeal for anyone with information to contact the force.The Asda store reopened yesterday afternoon. A spokeswoman for the chain said it will continue to work closely with police. Mr Carroll survived a double shooting in Bishopbriggs in north Glasgow in November 2006, when shots were fired at him and a friend from a car. A month on, his rival, Robert Picket, escaped with his life after being shot at a garage in the Lambhill area. In the same attack, Michael Lyons, another underworld figure, died
Markham known as "T-Money" was wearing a big, fur-lined jacket in 80-degree weather
Posted January 14, 2010
Prosecutors said Wednesday that two San Bernardino gang officers were just doing their job when they stopped to talk to two men standing outside a liquor store in a gang injunction area two years ago.
One of the men in front of Westside Food and Liquor put his hands in the air. But Terrell Markham, just 16 years old and wearing a big puffy jacket, started to back-peddle and took off running. Officer Adam Affrunti chased and eventually shot Markham when the teenager reached for a gun in his rear pocket, say San Bernardino police. The wounds to Markham's head from the November 2007 shooting have left him permanently blind. Markham is on trial in San Bernardino Superior Court, where he faces charges for brandishing a gun at police, having a stolen gun and street terrorism. Prosecutor Ron Webster told jurors in his opening remarks that the officers were doing their job, protecting the community and heading into danger, when most others would run away. "It's right in the heart of the Projects criminal street gang territory," Webster said. As an associate of the gang, Markham, known as "T-Money" had hats and bore tattoos indicative of his allegiance, he said.
Defense attorney Dale Galipo says Markham is not a gang member, was not wearing gang clothing the day of the shooting, and is not listed in the injunction. The lawyer also says his client did not have a gun. Galipo says two or three witness had clear
views of the shooting and counter the police's version of events.
What jurors will learn, Galipo said, is "that Mr. Markham's hands at the time he was shot by Mr. Affrunti were visible. He had no gun in them."
Affrunti is expected to testify today as testimony continues in Markham's trial.
What caught officer's attention in the first place was Markham's jacket. The 6-foot-2 Markham was wearing a big, fur-lined jacket in 80-degree weather.
The jacket stood out like a red flag to police in the warm weather. The large garments are often used to hide weapons, contraband and drugs, according to police.
"Let's put it this way," said Sgt. James Beach, who testified Monday. "I felt like I would be neglecting my duty if I didn't stop that guy in the big coat."
During the chase, Markham ran while holding his waistband and a heavy object, and prosecutors say he wasn't obeying Affrunti's commands. Stopped in a nearby courtyard, Markham ducked behind a bush. Webster told jurors that Markham did not respond to Affrunti's commands to "Stop!" and "Show your hands!" "The defendant is just not doing what he's telling him to do," Webster explained. After a few kicks from the officer to destabilize Markham, he won't lay flat.
When Markham reached for a gun in his rear pocket, Affrunti fired and wounded Markham, according to the prosecutor.
One of the men in front of Westside Food and Liquor put his hands in the air. But Terrell Markham, just 16 years old and wearing a big puffy jacket, started to back-peddle and took off running. Officer Adam Affrunti chased and eventually shot Markham when the teenager reached for a gun in his rear pocket, say San Bernardino police. The wounds to Markham's head from the November 2007 shooting have left him permanently blind. Markham is on trial in San Bernardino Superior Court, where he faces charges for brandishing a gun at police, having a stolen gun and street terrorism. Prosecutor Ron Webster told jurors in his opening remarks that the officers were doing their job, protecting the community and heading into danger, when most others would run away. "It's right in the heart of the Projects criminal street gang territory," Webster said. As an associate of the gang, Markham, known as "T-Money" had hats and bore tattoos indicative of his allegiance, he said.
Defense attorney Dale Galipo says Markham is not a gang member, was not wearing gang clothing the day of the shooting, and is not listed in the injunction. The lawyer also says his client did not have a gun. Galipo says two or three witness had clear
views of the shooting and counter the police's version of events.
What jurors will learn, Galipo said, is "that Mr. Markham's hands at the time he was shot by Mr. Affrunti were visible. He had no gun in them."
Affrunti is expected to testify today as testimony continues in Markham's trial.
What caught officer's attention in the first place was Markham's jacket. The 6-foot-2 Markham was wearing a big, fur-lined jacket in 80-degree weather.
The jacket stood out like a red flag to police in the warm weather. The large garments are often used to hide weapons, contraband and drugs, according to police.
"Let's put it this way," said Sgt. James Beach, who testified Monday. "I felt like I would be neglecting my duty if I didn't stop that guy in the big coat."
During the chase, Markham ran while holding his waistband and a heavy object, and prosecutors say he wasn't obeying Affrunti's commands. Stopped in a nearby courtyard, Markham ducked behind a bush. Webster told jurors that Markham did not respond to Affrunti's commands to "Stop!" and "Show your hands!" "The defendant is just not doing what he's telling him to do," Webster explained. After a few kicks from the officer to destabilize Markham, he won't lay flat.
When Markham reached for a gun in his rear pocket, Affrunti fired and wounded Markham, according to the prosecutor.
Alex Sanchez, founder of the anti-gang organization Homies Unidos.
Posted January 14, 2010
After a lengthy legal fight, an anti-gang activist accused of still participating in gang life by ordering a hit on a rival was granted $2 million bail on Wednesday, despite objections by federal prosecutors that he could flee to his native El Salvador.After a closed hearing, U.S. District Court Judge Manuel Real granted bail - to be paid half in sureties and half in real estate - to Alex Sanchez, founder of the anti-gang organization Homies Unidos."It shows what we've been saying: Alex is not a threat to the community and Alex is not a flight risk," said Sanchez's younger brother Oscar Sanchez. Oscar Sanchez said relatives and supporters, who include former state Sen. Tom Hayden, have already pledged $2.5 million in sureties and properties, and his brother could be freed in about a week after paperwork is processed."We trust in him," Oscar Sanchez said. "He's an asset to the community, not the danger they say he is."U.S. attorney's office spokesman Thom Mrozek said he could not comment because the hearing was not public and transcripts were ordered sealed.A former member of the brutal Mara Salvatrucha "MS-13" gang, Sanchez later disavowed gang life and became one of Los Angeles' best known gang interventionists who work to steer youth away from violence.Law enforcement officials, however, said the 37-year-old father of three was leading a double life as an active leader of an MS-13 faction in central Los Angeles.He was arrested last summer on a federal racketeering indictment based on wiretaps in which he allegedly ordered the murder of a troublemaker, Walter "Camaron" Lacinos, who was found dead in a Salvadoran beach town.Sanchez's arrest stunned his supporters, who have rallied to his defense, saying Sanchez's gang slang in phone calls was misinterpreted and that he is being railroaded.Real had ordered Sanchez held without bail, but the judge was ordered by an appellate court to rehear Sanchez's petition.At Real's request, prosecutors on Wednesday called three law enforcement officers who are experts in gang crime to testify about Sanchez's alleged continued involvement with MS-13.The government's witness list filed with the court Tuesday identified Los Angeles Police Capt. Justin Eisenberg; FBI Special Agent Robert W. Clark and Los Angeles City Attorney gang division head Bruce K. Riordan as the experts.At a hearing last week, Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Carpenter said Sanchez posed a flight risk because he has ties to the MS-13 in El Salvador who would help him, even though Sanchez was granted political asylum based on threats against his life in the Central American country.
As proof, she cited the wiretapped phone calls that Sanchez made to associates in El Salvador."He is not actually in danger in El Salvador," Carpenter said.
She added that although Sanchez has removed visible gang tattoos, he still has an "MS-13" tattoo on his chest.Sanchez's attorney Kerry Bensinger argued that the wiretaps recorded Sanchez trying to mediate a gang dispute by suggesting that Lacinos be isolated from the rest of the gang. Sanchez was not talking to a hitman, as prosecutors allege, but to another inactive gang member, the lawyer said.Bensinger noted that Sanchez's last felony conviction was in 1994, and more than 100 people submitted letters to Real attesting to Sanchez's character. Bensinger did not return phone calls for comment Wednesday.
As proof, she cited the wiretapped phone calls that Sanchez made to associates in El Salvador."He is not actually in danger in El Salvador," Carpenter said.
She added that although Sanchez has removed visible gang tattoos, he still has an "MS-13" tattoo on his chest.Sanchez's attorney Kerry Bensinger argued that the wiretaps recorded Sanchez trying to mediate a gang dispute by suggesting that Lacinos be isolated from the rest of the gang. Sanchez was not talking to a hitman, as prosecutors allege, but to another inactive gang member, the lawyer said.Bensinger noted that Sanchez's last felony conviction was in 1994, and more than 100 people submitted letters to Real attesting to Sanchez's character. Bensinger did not return phone calls for comment Wednesday.
Sofia mafia boss Stefan Bonev aka Sako
Posted January 14, 2010
Bulgarian Police re-arrested alleged Sofia mafia boss Stefan Bonev aka Sako late Wednesday night, local media has reported.According to prosecutors Sako is part of the Krasimir Marionov aka the Big Marguin’s criminal group.Marinov has been charged with plotting and ordering the murder of controversial journalist, Bobi Tsankov, who was gunned down on January 5 in broad daylight on a busy Sofia boulevard. Tsankov was known for his ties with the mafia and for publications revealing the dark secrets of the underworld.Sako was also arrested on January 5 on suspicion of being involved in the murder of Tsankov, he was however released without charge a few days later.In November 2009, Bulgarian Police arrested Sako in Sofia after he chased former radio host Tsankov through the streets of the capital in his car. He is also reported to have made previous threats against Tsankov’s life. Sako was then released after paying BGN 6000 bail.
Hells Angels motto, When we do right nobody remembers. When we do wrong, nobody forgets.
Posted January 14, 2010
Hells Angels motto, When we do right nobody remembers. When we do wrong, nobody forgets.
Arles Arauze, a former member of the Bloods street gang, said in court Tuesday that “everybody knows” Young was behind the August 2008 gang shooting
Posted January 14, 2010
Two Fort Wainwright soldiers in the same SUV as a man who positively identified Arron Young as the College Road shooter testified Wednesday that they could not make out anyone in Young’s SUV.Arles Arauze, a former member of the Bloods street gang, said in court Tuesday that “everybody knows” Young was behind the August 2008 gang shooting, and he immediately recognized Young as an acquaintance from high school.
Young, a 23-year-old member of the Crips who goes by the street name “Big Nasty,” has been in jail since soon after the shooting. He faces three counts of attempted murder and six counts of weapons misconduct.To date, he is the only person who has been charged in connection with the shooting, during which witnesses said one or possibly two people in a silver SUV fired multiple shots at a green Buick full of members or associates of the Bloods street gang as the vehicles raced down a 1 1/2 mile stretch of College Road.Arauze and Pvt. Ernest Perez Jr. were passengers in a green GMC Envoy driven by Sgt. Warren Jones at the time of the shooting.The men had just left Jones’ house, along with the men in the Buick, and were on their way to a hotel when gunfire broke out on College Road. Fairbanks police, investigating several other gang-related shootings leading up to the College Road incident, had ordered the men to leave Jones’ home after they confiscated two guns from the residence.Jones said that a white Ford Expedition had shot at him a few days prior near the intersection of Danby Road and the Johansen Expressway. The shooting was never reported to police.Perez told police Jones’ home was “flamed up” with a red bandana, a common sign of the Bloods. Flamed up is a gang term meaning to dress in or wear lots of red to identify yourself as a gang member.Jones testified he was friends with Bloods who were staying at his home, but that he was not a member of the gang. Perez testified that aside from him and Jones, the men they were with wore a lot of red clothing.“They had never openly said they were Bloods, but I’m not stupid,” Perez said. “They had to be affiliated with the Bloods.”Neither soldier said they saw exactly who was shooting out of the white SUV on College Road, or even knew Young prior to the shooting.However, Perez said that when they stopped for gas a few minutes before the shooting, Arauze saw a white SUV on College Road and identified it as “Big Nasty’s car.”Maj. Bill Coppernoll, a spokesman for U.S. Army Alaska, said Jones and Perez were briefly restricted to Fort Wainwright while Fairbanks police investigated the shooting.He described them as being “fully cooperative” with the investigation, and both men deployed to Iraq for a year with Fort Wainwright’s Stryker brigade. Army regulations prohibit membership in “extremist organizations,” including street gangs.
Young, a 23-year-old member of the Crips who goes by the street name “Big Nasty,” has been in jail since soon after the shooting. He faces three counts of attempted murder and six counts of weapons misconduct.To date, he is the only person who has been charged in connection with the shooting, during which witnesses said one or possibly two people in a silver SUV fired multiple shots at a green Buick full of members or associates of the Bloods street gang as the vehicles raced down a 1 1/2 mile stretch of College Road.Arauze and Pvt. Ernest Perez Jr. were passengers in a green GMC Envoy driven by Sgt. Warren Jones at the time of the shooting.The men had just left Jones’ house, along with the men in the Buick, and were on their way to a hotel when gunfire broke out on College Road. Fairbanks police, investigating several other gang-related shootings leading up to the College Road incident, had ordered the men to leave Jones’ home after they confiscated two guns from the residence.Jones said that a white Ford Expedition had shot at him a few days prior near the intersection of Danby Road and the Johansen Expressway. The shooting was never reported to police.Perez told police Jones’ home was “flamed up” with a red bandana, a common sign of the Bloods. Flamed up is a gang term meaning to dress in or wear lots of red to identify yourself as a gang member.Jones testified he was friends with Bloods who were staying at his home, but that he was not a member of the gang. Perez testified that aside from him and Jones, the men they were with wore a lot of red clothing.“They had never openly said they were Bloods, but I’m not stupid,” Perez said. “They had to be affiliated with the Bloods.”Neither soldier said they saw exactly who was shooting out of the white SUV on College Road, or even knew Young prior to the shooting.However, Perez said that when they stopped for gas a few minutes before the shooting, Arauze saw a white SUV on College Road and identified it as “Big Nasty’s car.”Maj. Bill Coppernoll, a spokesman for U.S. Army Alaska, said Jones and Perez were briefly restricted to Fort Wainwright while Fairbanks police investigated the shooting.He described them as being “fully cooperative” with the investigation, and both men deployed to Iraq for a year with Fort Wainwright’s Stryker brigade. Army regulations prohibit membership in “extremist organizations,” including street gangs.
M-Set Grant Houses crew
Posted January 14, 2010
Crips and Bloods drug dealers who terrorized a Manhattan housing project and boasted of their gang ties on MySpace were busted Wednesday, authorities said.The brazen gang - part of the "M-Set Grant Houses" crew - was taken down for selling cocaine, crack and heroin in the Grant Houses in Morningside Heights and nearby schools, investigators said.Eleven gangsters were indicted yesterday on gun and drug charges.
The MySpace pages, including profiles of "Gotti" and "Buddha," showed members flashing gang signs. One of the pages even included a newspaper article about a 2005 police investigation into the "M-Set" Crips."They were using the site to brag about their gang affiliations," said a law enforcement source.Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said the investigation, dubbed "Grant Denied," began six months ago.NYPD and District Attorney detectives seized 190 grams of crack, 60 grams of cocaine and 51 glassines of heroin, said Lt. Keith Laughran of the Bronx gang squad. The drugs had a street value of about $20,000, a source said.
The MySpace pages, including profiles of "Gotti" and "Buddha," showed members flashing gang signs. One of the pages even included a newspaper article about a 2005 police investigation into the "M-Set" Crips."They were using the site to brag about their gang affiliations," said a law enforcement source.Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said the investigation, dubbed "Grant Denied," began six months ago.NYPD and District Attorney detectives seized 190 grams of crack, 60 grams of cocaine and 51 glassines of heroin, said Lt. Keith Laughran of the Bronx gang squad. The drugs had a street value of about $20,000, a source said.
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