Posted on 12/15/2007 6:49:32 AM PST by kellynla
Authorities announced Friday the first indictment of 10 South Florida members of Sur-13, a dangerous gang that started in Southern California and has taken root in the Westgate neighborhood, west of West Palm Beach, authorities said.
The arrests are the first of the 18th statewide grand jury - a multi-agency task force convened to study the growth of gang violence in South Florida - using racketeering charges.
The 10 are Ernesto Campos, 25; Isaias Jacobo, 24; Victor Castillo, 24; Enrique Medran, 20; Dennis Medrano, 19; ; Kevin Medrano 19; Efran Ortiz, 25; Carlos Martinez, 21; Roberto Trejo, 18; and a 17-year-old who the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is not naming because of his age.
Each member will be charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering and could each spend up to 60 years in a state prison.
Judge Kathleen Kroll, who is presiding over the 18th statewide grand jury, ordered a $1 million bond for the ten suspects being held at Palm Beach County Jail.
Authorities said they are using the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO act, to crack down gang activity in the state.
The RICO act is a federal law that provides for extended penalties for criminal acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization.
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Nip it in the Bud....
Hang them by the southern border.
ah...just another group supported by el presidente jorge bush and his drive for open border and amnesty of all illegals!!!
Regards
The courts and the police aren't going to solve this problem.
These are my neighbors. There are a couple of decent restaurants on Lake Avenue, a few miles north of where I live. One must park on Lake Avenue, or if one has to park on the side street, one must be eternally vigilant. Go north or south a half block, and you could be in Guadalajara.
Another POS gang.
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