31 arrests made in gang crackdown on Long Island, officials say

A team of county, state and federal law enforcement arrested 31 defendants for 18 recent shootings.

• Feb 15, 2024

U.S. Marshals Service rounds up fugitives on Long Island

It was an operation that closed 200 cases and executed 116 arrests, of which 69 involved gang members.

• May 19, 2022

2 Men Arrested In Plainview Fatal Shooting Also Linked To Route 80 Homicide Investigation

The two men, members of the Latin Kings gang, are charged with murder in connection to the deaths of two area men in two separate incidents.

• Feb 6, 2020

Police: Long Island Drug Ring Broken Up, Gang Member Arrested

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced Friday that five men, including an alleged member of the Latin Kings gang, have been taken into custody as part of a 14-month investigation.

• Nov 9, 2018

Suspects Held In Rhode Island In Shooting That Killed Bronx Teen

Two suspects were being held in Rhode Island this weekend in connection with a shooting that killed a teenage boy in the South Bronx.

• May 5, 2013

New Jersey Man Gets Five Years For Holding Girlfriend Captive

A New Jersey man who kept his girlfriend locked in their bedroom for extended periods over two years has been sentenced to 5 years in prison.

• Apr 12, 2013

Orange County Gets Federal Help In War On Drugs

Orange County admits that it has problems with the Bloods and the Latin Kings gangs.

• Jun 21, 2011

Feds Add Murder Charges In Crackdown On Newburgh Gang

Federal prosecutors have added murder charges to an indictment against reputed Latin King gang members and associates who allegedly terrorized Newburgh.

• Feb 10, 2011

Trenton Looking Into Feud Between 2 Gangs

Trenton police said officers observed problems between the Latin Kings and MS-13.

• Dec 3, 2010