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Ex-Fugitive MS-13 Member Admits Role In Gruesome Quadruple Murder On Long Island Ex-Fugitive MS-13 Member Admits Role In Gruesome Quadruple Murder On Long Island
Ex-Fugitive MS-13 Member Admits Role In Gruesome Quadruple Murder On Long Island An MS-13 gang member who fled the country after taking part in the brutal killing of four young men on Long Island could spend the rest of his life behind bars. Edwin Rodriguez, also known as “Manicomio” (Mental Hospital), pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in Brooklyn federal court on Wednesday, April 3. Prosecutors said the 24-year-old, formerly of Central Islip, was a member of the Normandie Locos Salvatruchas clique of MS-13. He confessed that on the evening of April 11, 2017, he and other gang members lured Justin Llivicura, Michael Lopez, Jorge Tigre, and Jefferson Villalobos t…
Noncitizen Nabbed For Drug Possession In Hempstead: Feds Noncitizen Nabbed For Drug Possession In Hempstead: Feds
Noncitizen Nabbed For Drug Possession In Hempstead: Feds Thirteen unlawfully present noncitizens caught in New York face drug trafficking and possession charges, including several who were apprehended in the Hudson Valley and on Long Island, officials said. The thirteen criminal noncitizens were apprehended following an effort by Enforcement and Removal Operations New York City Fugitive Operations officers conducted from Monday, March 11 to Tuesday, March 26, US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement announced on Friday, March 29.  The defendants all face charges related to the trafficking or possession of methamphetamines, fent…
Child Rapist Who Fled Country Decades Ago Extradited To Long Island For Prosecution, DA Says Child Rapist Who Fled Country Decades Ago Extradited To Long Island For Prosecution, DA Says
Child Rapist Who Fled Country Decades Ago Extradited To Long Island For Prosecution, DA Says Two decades after a grand jury indicted him for allegedly repeatedly raping his underage stepdaughter on Long Island, a Salvadoran man is back on US soil to face prosecution. The 47-year-old defendant, who prosecutors are not naming in order to protect the victim’s identity, arrived in New York on an extradition flight from El Salvador on Wednesday, Nov. 1. It came 20 years after a Suffolk County grand jury indicted him on multiple sex crimes in September 2003. According to investigators, in March 2002, the man locked his then 14-year-old stepdaughter in a room and forcibly raped her whil…
Netflix Is About To Start Charging You To Share Your Password Netflix Is About To Start Charging You To Share Your Password
Netflix Is About To Start Charging You To Share Your Password Sharing your Netflix password will soon come with a price. Starting in early 2023, Netflix will allow only one "home account" and charge for every "sub account" added to that account — up to five, the company announced. The new payment plan was rolled out as an experiment in Argentina, Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, where customers paid $2.99 to add a sub account. Netflix did not immediately say how much sub accounts will cost Americans.
Fugitive MS-13 Member Extradited From El Salvador To Face Murder, Other Charges On Long Island Fugitive MS-13 Member Extradited From El Salvador To Face Murder, Other Charges On Long Island
Fugitive MS-13 Member Extradited From El Salvador To Face Murder, Other Charges On Long Island An MS-13 gang member accused of taking part in the brutal killing of a 20-year-old man on Long Island has been extradited to the United States. Jose Jonathan Guevara-Castro was extradited from El Salvador on Tuesday, Aug. 9, nearly a month after the country’s top court gave the green light, the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District announced. Guevara-Castro, also known as “Suspechoso,” had been detained in El Salvador since August 2020, weeks after he was indicted by a federal grand jury in Central Islip for the murder of Kerin Pineda. The former Freeport High School student’s body …
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Brutal Machete Killing Of 15-Year-Old In Freeport MS-13 Member Sentenced For Brutal Machete Killing Of 15-Year-Old In Freeport
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Brutal Machete Killing Of 15-Year-Old In Freeport A member of the violent international crime gang known as MS-13 will spend more than two decades in prison for brutally murdering a 15-year-old boy on Long Island and then hiding his body. Eduardo Portillo, age 25, was sentenced in federal court in Central Islip Tuesday, July 12, to 25 years behind bars after admitting to his involvement in the killing of Javier Castillo. Earlier report: Long Island MS-13 Gang Member Admits To Murdering 15-Year-Old Boy Federal prosecutors said Portillo and other members of the Sailors Locos Salvatruchas Westside (Sailors) clique of MS-13 convinced the tee…
Long Island MS-13 Member Sentenced For Murder, Attempted Murder, Racketeering Long Island MS-13 Member Sentenced For Murder, Attempted Murder, Racketeering
Long Island MS-13 Member Sentenced For Murder, Attempted Murder, Racketeering A former Long Island MS-13 gang leader will spend decades behind bars after admitting to multiple charges for murdering a fellow gang member for violating the rules and attempting to kill a rival gang member in Brentwood. Carlos Argueta - who was the leader of the Freeport Locos Salvatruchas clique of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as the MS-13 - who is also known as “Violento,” “Desorden,” and “Dylan,” pleaded guilty in Central Islip federal court to racketeering and firearms charges in 2019. On Thursday, Feb. 3, US Attorney Breon Peace announced that Argueta was sentenced to 30 years in…
Alleged MS-13 Member Known As 'Shadow' Charged For Two More Long Island Murders Alleged MS-13 Member Known As 'Shadow' Charged For Two More Long Island Murders
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 Member Admits To Murdering 15-Year-Old Boy In Nassau County MS-13 Gang Member Admits To Murdering 15-Year-Old Boy In Nassau County
MS-13 Gang Member Admits To Murdering 15-Year-Old Boy In Nassau County An alleged MS-13 street gang member on Long Island admitted to his role in luring a teenager to his violent death and distributing drugs, federal authorities announced. Eduardo Portillo, also known as “Firuli” and “Tito,” a fugitive from justice who formerly lived in Brentwood and Central Islip, was arrested in El Salvador in February 2019 and has been detained before being extradited back to New York in November last year, according to Acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Jacquelyn Kasulis. This week, Portillo pleaded guilty to racketeering charges relating to his part…
Man Wanted For Assaulting, Stabbing Victim At Long Island Business, Police Say Man Wanted For Assaulting, Stabbing Victim At Long Island Business, Police Say
Man Wanted For Assaulting, Stabbing Victim At Long Island Business, Police Say Know him? A man originally from El Salvador known by many names is wanted by police investigators on Long Island after allegedly stabbing his co-worker and sending him to the hospital. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers as they seek the public’s assistance in locating a man (pictured above) who allegedly stabbed a co-worker at JTD Stamping on Wyandanch Avenue in Wyandanch at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 18. Police said that the man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatme…
Third Suspect Nabbed In MS-13 Connected Nassau County Homicide Third Suspect Nabbed In MS-13 Connected Nassau County Homicide
Third Suspect Nabbed In MS-13 Connected Nassau County Homicide A third 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. On Sunday,  April 25, 24-year-old Gerson Stanley Juarez, who is currently incarcerated in Westchester County Jail, was charged in connection to a 2016 scheme to kill 19-year-old Osmin Campos-Sandoval, a member of the 18th Street gang, a rival of MS-13, Nassau County Police Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick announced. Stanley Juarez has been charged with second-degree murder and was arraigned in Mineola…
Nassau Woman Accused Of Conspiring With MS-13 To Have Boyfriend Murder Nassau Woman Accused Of Conspiring With MS-13 To Have Boyfriend Murder
Nassau Woman Accused Of Conspiring With MS-13 To Have Boyfriend Murder 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's Highest-Ranking Leaders Charged On Long Island With Terrorism MS-13's Highest-Ranking Leaders Charged On Long Island With Terrorism
MS-13's Highest-Ranking Leaders Charged On Long Island With Terrorism Some of the highest-ranking leaders of the MS-13 street gang were charged in federal court on Long Island with terrorism. An indictment was unsealed in Central Islip federal court on Thursday, Jan. 14 charging 14 MS-13 leaders - known as the Ranfla Nacional - who operated the organization’s Board of Directors and directed international violence for two decades. Specifically, federal prosecutors said that the indictment charges the gang leaders with conspiracy to provide and conceal material support to terrorists, conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries, consp…
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Role In 2017 Long Island Deli Murder MS-13 Member Sentenced For Role In 2017 Long Island Deli Murder
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Role In 2017 Long Island Deli Murder An MS-13 gang member has been sentenced following his conviction on murder, racketeering, and assault charges for an execution-style killing of a purported rival gang member on Long Island three years ago. Jose Suarez, an associate of the Sailors Locos Salvatruchas Westside (Sailors) clique of MS-13, was sentenced to life in prison in Central Islip federal court after being convicted of the January 2017 murder of Esteban Alvarado-Bonilla and the shooting of a female employee at a Central Islip deli. Acting U.S. Attorney Seth DuCharme said that on Jan. 30, 2017, a member of the Sailors cliqu…
MS-13 Member Fugitive Extradited To Face Charges Of Murdering  Long Island 15-Year-Old MS-13 Member Fugitive Extradited To Face Charges Of Murdering  Long Island 15-Year-Old
MS-13 Member Fugitive Extradited To Face Charges Of Murdering Long Island 15-Year-Old An alleged MS-13 street gang member charged with his role in the brutal murder of a 15-year-old boy on Long Island after being extradited from El Salvador and transported back to the United States. Eduardo Portillo, also known as “Firuli” and “Tito,” a fugitive from justice who formerly lived in Brentwood and Central Islip, was arrested in El Salvador in February last year and has been detained before being extradited back to New York over the weekend. “Bringing Mr. Portillo back to the U.S. to face justice for the heinous murder of a 15-year-old is a big step toward healing a family and c…
ICE Arrests 83 In NY Area, Including Nassau, In National Enforcement Detail ICE Arrests 83 In NY Area, Including Nassau, In National Enforcement Detail
ICE Arrests 83 In NY Area, Including Nassau, In National Enforcement Detail A total of 83 arrests were made in the New York metro area as part of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) nationwide enforcement operation in which more than 2,000 were charged. Deportation officers made arrests throughout New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and Jersey City, New Jersey. The 83 arrested were from 25 countries, including Albania, Argentina, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Russia, Trinidad, a…
MS-13 Gang Member Arrested In El Salvador For Long Island Murder MS-13 Gang Member Arrested In El Salvador For Long Island Murder
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. …
Long Island MS-13 Clique Leader Known As 'Risky' Sentenced For Murder, Conspiracy Long Island MS-13 Clique Leader Known As 'Risky' Sentenced For Murder, Conspiracy
Long Island MS-13 Clique Leader Known As 'Risky' Sentenced For Murder, Conspiracy A  Long Island MS-13 gang leader with a fitting alias may spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced for his role in murders and conspiracy, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Wyandanch resident David Sosa-Guevara - also known as “Risky” - has been sentenced to 24 years to life in prison after he pleaded guilty in December to second-degree murder and second-degree conspiracy, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said.  Singas said that Sosa-Guevara, 28, was the head of the Hollywood Clique of MS-13 on Long Island and directed its members to …
MS-13 'Rendered Inoperable' In Suffolk County After Massive New Takedown, Prosecutors Announce MS-13 'Rendered Inoperable' In Suffolk County After Massive New Takedown, Prosecutors Announce
MS-13 'Rendered Inoperable' In Suffolk County After Massive New Takedown, Prosecutors Announce The MS-13 reign of terror may be over in Suffolk County, as officials declared the street gang to be “inoperable” after filing charges against nearly 100 alleged members. Prosecutors announced on Friday, Dec. 20 that they are charging 96 alleged MS-13 gang members and associates following a two year, multi-agency investigation that foiled at least seven attempted murder plots. In total, approximately 230 alleged members and associates were taken into custody. The 96 members were charged at the Riverhead courthouse on Friday, including nine purported gang leaders. Officials are calling the …
MS-13 Leader Of Long Island Hollywood Clique Admits To Murder, Conspiracy MS-13 Leader Of Long Island Hollywood Clique Admits To Murder, Conspiracy
MS-13 Leader Of Long Island Hollywood Clique Admits To Murder, Conspiracy An MS-13 gang leader on Long Island may spend the rest of his life in prison after admitting to his role in murders and conspiracy, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Wyandanch resident David Sosa-Guevara - also known as “Risky” - pleaded guilty this week to second-degree murder and second-degree conspiracy, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said. He is expected to be sentenced to a term of 24 years to life in prison when he is sentenced on Jan. 24 next year. Singas said that Sosa-Guevara, 28, was the head of the Hollywood Clique of MS-13 on Long Island and direct…
23 Sex Offenders Nabbed In ICE Operation On Long Island, In NYC 23 Sex Offenders Nabbed In ICE Operation On Long Island, In NYC
23 Sex Offenders Nabbed In ICE Operation On Long Island, In NYC Nearly two dozen alleged sexual predators are off the streets after being busted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations on Long Island. Twenty-three immigrants and alleged sexual offenders with previous criminal convictions ranging from sexual abuse to rape were busted during “Operation SOAR (Sex Offender Alien Removal),” on Saturday, Nov. 2. According to ICE, each of the 23 suspects are currently being detained pending the completion of removal proceedings, criminal prosecution, or removal from the United States. Arrests include: In Wheatley Hei…
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Murder With Machetes, Baseball Bat On Long Island MS-13 Member Sentenced For Murder With Machetes, Baseball Bat On Long Island
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Murder With Machetes, Baseball Bat On Long Island A member of the MS-13 street gang on Long Island will spend 25 years in prison after being sentenced for beating a man to death with a machete in a gang assault. Marlon Guevara, also known as “Mosquito,” a member of the Sailors Locos Salvatruchas Westside clique of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as the MS-13, was sentenced by United States Circuit Judge Joseph Bianco to 25 years’ in prison for his participation in the Oct. 13, 2016 murder of Dewann Stacks, and conspiracy to distribute marijuana.  Guevara pleaded guilty in January. When his prison sentence is complete, Guevara will fac…
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Long Island Murders Of Four With Machetes, Knives, Clubs, Axe MS-13 Member Sentenced For Long Island Murders Of Four With Machetes, Knives, Clubs, Axe
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Long Island Murders Of Four With Machetes, Knives, Clubs, Axe A teenage MS-13 gang member in the country illegally will spend decades behind bars after admitting to his role in a quadruple homicide on Long Island in 2017 and attempting to flee from prosecution. Freiry Martinez, 18, was sentenced at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to racketeering charges for his participation in the April 11, 2017 murders of Justin Llivicura, Michael Lopez, Jorge Tigre and Jefferson Villalobos in a Central Islip park. Martinez, who is an illegal alien from El Salvador, will face deportation from the country when he co…
Leader Of MS-13 Freeport Clique Admits To 2016 Murder Of Fellow Gang Member Leader Of MS-13 Freeport Clique Admits To 2016 Murder Of Fellow Gang Member
Leader Of MS-13 Freeport Clique Admits To 2016 Murder Of Fellow Gang Member A former Long Island MS-13 gang leader has admitted to multiple charges for murdering a fellow gang member for violating the rules and attempting to kill a rival gang member in Brentwood. Carlos Argueta - a former leader of the Freeport Locos Salvatruchas clique of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as the MS-13 - who is also known as “Violento,” “Desorden,” and “Dylan” pleaded guilty in Central Islip federal court to racketeering and firearms charges this week.  Argueta was charged for his participation in the Jan. 15, 2016 attempted murder of a suspected rival gang member outside the B…
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Role In Murders Of Four In Central Islip MS-13 Member Sentenced For Role In Murders Of Four In Central Islip
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Role In Murders Of Four In Central Islip A teenage member of the MS-13 gang has been sentenced to more than five decades in prison for his role in the April 2017 murders of four people on Long Island. Central Islip resident Josue Portillo, 18, a member of the Leeward Locos Salvatruchas clique of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang, has been sentenced to 55 years in prison following his guilty plea to racketeering charges for the murders of Justin Llivicura, Michael Lopez, Jorge Tigre, and Jefferson Villalobos. U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue noted that Portillo is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, and he will face deportation whe…