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Bloods Gang Member Indicted For Double Homicide, Racketeering On Long Island
An alleged 25-year-old member of the Bloods street gang is facing charges for racketeering and a double homicide near a Long Island Railroad station, U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue announced.
Farmingville resident Taheem Smith - also known as “Ta” - was arraigned in Central Islip federal court on an 11-count indictment charging him with racketeering, murders in aid of racketeering of David Arzu and Janelle Curella, robbery, weapons charges, and drug possession and distribution.
It is alleged that on Sept. 2, 2016, Arzu, Curella, and two others were walking toward the Long Island Railr…
Woodbury Felon Convicted Of Shooting Man During Violent Middle Island Armed Robbery
A Long Island felon was found guilty by a federal jury in Central Islip for shooting a man during a violent armed robbery on Middle Island.
Spencer Jean, 33, of Westbury, was found guilty of robbing a marijuana trafficker, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstruction of justice, said John Marzulli, of U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan.
When sentenced, Jean faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years on the firearms count, and up to a total of 45 years on the other four cou…
