Two Dozen Mexican Mafia and other Gangs and Associates Arrested on Federal Narcotic violations today in San Fernando Valley

Two Dozen Mexican Mafia and other Gangs and Associates Arrested on Federal Narcotic violations today in San Fernando Valley $(function() { $('#tabs1, #tabs1a, #tabs2').tabify() } )
Free Online Articles Directory Why Submit Articles? Top Authors Top Articles FAQ Publish Article 26.04.2009 | Login | Register | Hello Guest Email Password Remember Me
forgot your password?
Home Page News & Society Two Dozen Mexican Mafia and other Gangs and Associates Arrested on Federal Narcotic violations today in San Fernando Valley Two Dozen Mexican Mafia and other Gangs and Associates Arrested on Federal Narcotic violations today in San Fernando Valley Posted: Apr 23rd, 2009 | Comments: 0 | Views: 8 | var addthis_pub="articlesbase"; var random_number = Math.random(); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='http://js.articlesbase.com/gadsA.js?v=1.0008' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); Syndicate this Article Copy to clipboard Two Dozen Mexican Mafia and other Gangs and Associates Arrested on Federal Narcotic violations today in San Fernando ValleyAuthor: michael Webster

Two Dozen Mexican Mafia and other Gangs and Associates Arrested on Federal Narcotic violations today in San Fernando Valley

by Michael Webster: Syndicated Investigative Reporter. April 22, 2009 at 4:30 PM PST

 

According to Salvador Hernandez, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI in Los Angeles said two dozen individuals associated with the Mexican Mafia and other Hispanic street gangs were charged federally for their roles in a narcotics distribution ring operating in the San Fernando Valley.

The investigation was initiated early last year by the LAPD and the FBI?s Safe Streets Task Force to address gang-related crime in the San Fernando Valley. The investigation focused on identifying and disrupting drug trafficking organizations and related violence carried out by Hispanic gangs associated with the Mexican Mafia. Said, Michael Moore, Deputy Chief of LAPD?s Valley Operations Bureau.

Based on criminal complaints filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles today the court-authorized wire interceptions, surveillance, and confidential sources were used during the investigation to purchase narcotics and weapons from the subjects in this case. The defendants are charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics, Title 21, USC, Section 846. One subject, Oscar Carbajal, is charged with being in the United States illegally following a previous deportation. 

The court documents outline a narcotics distribution ring in which defendants played multiple roles in a coordinated methamphetamine trafficking enterprise, including sales, distribution and transportation. 

Agents from several federal agencies and officers with the LAPD executed over a dozen federal arrest warrants and twelve federal search warrants that resulted in the seizure of cash, narcotics, and weapons.  Several individuals charged in the complaint were already in custody and approximately four individuals were arrested on related and unrelated state charges.

Earlier this year the largest ? ever federal gang case involved the arrests and convictions of the Florencia 13 Gang also known as the Mexican Mafia, they staged attacks against African-Americans in a bid to control drug trafficking in South Los Angeles Neighborhoods.

Florencia 13 (F13), were involved in narcotics distribution along with the shootings and  were convicted  on a host of federal criminal charges, including racketeering and narcotics distribution.

The 10 defendants were found guilty after a 3½-month trial. They are among 102 defendants named in four F13-related indictments that were returned by a federal grand jury in the fall of 2007. The investigation into F13, which was called Operation Joker?s Wild, led to the largest gang takedown in American history, with 96 of the 102 defendants being taken into custody. Seventy-six of the defendants have now been convicted, either at trial or as the result of guilty pleas, with the remaining defendants pending trial.

?The investigation into Florencia 13 demonstrated the power of law enforcement coming together to combat organized street gangs,? said United States Attorney Thomas P. O?Brien.

Assistant United States Attorney Peter A. Hernandez whom prosecuted the gang said ?This gang ? which targeted African-Americans, whether or not they posed a threat to the gang?s drug-trafficking operations ? posed an imminent danger. As a result of this prosecution, the residents of South Los Angeles can live alittle easier knowing that these dangerous gangsters have been taken off the street.?

Those charged in the federal complaint today include:

Karen Arizpe, 46, of Reseda
Juan Ceja Barrera, 44, of Reseda
Oscar Carbajal, 37, of Pacoima
Lisa Chavez, 28, of Northridge
Elmerante De La Cruz, 40, Mission Hills
Juan Carlos Deloera, 32, Northridge
Jesus Roberto Diaz Glindo, 36, of Pacoima
Senobio Gonzalez, 34, of Lake View Terrace
Miguel Angel Guzman Gutierrez, 26, of Sun Valley
Humberto Jimenez, 36, of Mission Hills
Ileana Patricia Luna, 31, of Pacoima
Dagoberto Ochoa, 33, of San Fernando
Candida Guerrero Padilla, 37, of Pacoima
Franciso Rodriguez, 37, of Pacoima
Richard Silva, 54, of Sylmar
Shaeda Wall, 34, of Van Nuys
Antonio Garcia, 37, incarcerated in Bureau of Prisons
Jaime Garcia, 37, incarcerated at L.A. County Jail
Monique Lopez, 32, incarcerated in CA State Prison
Salvador Lopez, 29, incarcerated in Ventura County Jail
Michael Martinez, 45, incarcerated in L.A. County Jail
Carlos Portillo, 28, incarcerated in CA State Prison
Romero Topiltzin, 34, incarcerated in L.A. County Jail
Jose Serrano, 38, incarcerated in Bureau of Prisons

Authorities told this reporter that this investigation was conducted by the LAPD and the FBI?s Safe Streets Task Force, one of dozens of such task forces throughout the United States, funded for the purpose of assisting local police in identifying and addressing violent crime in America. Considerable assistance was provided during this investigation and in today?s operation by several additional agencies, including, DEA, ICE, ATF, Bureau of Prisons, the California Department of Corrections, and the Department of Child and Family Services of Los Angeles County.  The defendants listed above will be prosecuted by Jennifer Corbit of the United States Attorney?s Office in Los Angeles.  The MS13 gang, aka Mara Salvatrucha 13, is one of the most violently dangerous gangs in the United States - and one of the most organized. The MS13 gang has cliques, or factions, located throughout the United States and is unique in that it retains read more

For more related articles go to: www.lagunajournal.com  and www.usborderfirereport.com

About the Author:

America's leading authority on Venture Capital/Equity Funding. A trustee on some of the nations largest trade Union funds. A noted Author, Lecturer, Educator, Emergency Manager, Counter-Terrorist, War on Drugs and War on Terrorist Specialist, Business Consultant, Newspaper Publisher. Radio News caster. Labor Law generalist, Teamster Union Business Agent, General Organizer, Union Rank and File Member Grievances Representative, NLRB Union Representative, Union Contract Negotiator, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Hearing Representative. Investigative Reporter for print, electronic and on-line News Agencies.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Two Dozen Mexican Mafia and other Gangs and Associates Arrested on Federal Narcotic violations today in San Fernando Valley

Two Dozen Mexican Mafia and other Gangs and Associates Arrested on Federal Narcotic violations today in San Fernando Valley

by Michael Webster: Syndicated Investigative Reporter. April 22, 2009 at 4:30 PM PST

 

According to Salvador Hernandez, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI in Los Angeles said two dozen individuals associated with the Mexican Mafia and other Hispanic street gangs were charged federally for their roles in a narcotics distribution ring operating in the San Fernando Valley.

The investigation was initiated early last year by the LAPD and the FBI?s Safe Streets Task Force to address gang-related crime in the San Fernando Valley. The investigation focused on identifying and disrupting drug trafficking organizations and related violence carried out by Hispanic gangs associated with the Mexican Mafia. Said, Michael Moore, Deputy Chief of LAPD?s Valley Operations Bureau.

Based on criminal complaints filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles today the court-authorized wire interceptions, surveillance, and confidential sources were used during the investigation to purchase narcotics and weapons from the subjects in this case. The defendants are charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics, Title 21, USC, Section 846. One subject, Oscar Carbajal, is charged with being in the United States illegally following a previous deportation. 

The court documents outline a narcotics distribution ring in which defendants played multiple roles in a coordinated methamphetamine trafficking enterprise, including sales, distribution and transportation. 

Agents from several federal agencies and officers with the LAPD executed over a dozen federal arrest warrants and twelve federal search warrants that resulted in the seizure of cash, narcotics, and weapons.  Several individuals charged in the complaint were already in custody and approximately four individuals were arrested on related and unrelated state charges.

Earlier this year the largest ? ever federal gang case involved the arrests and convictions of the Florencia 13 Gang also known as the Mexican Mafia, they staged attacks against African-Americans in a bid to control drug trafficking in South Los Angeles Neighborhoods.

Florencia 13 (F13), were involved in narcotics distribution along with the shootings and  were convicted  on a host of federal criminal charges, including racketeering and narcotics distribution.

The 10 defendants were found guilty after a 3½-month trial. They are among 102 defendants named in four F13-related indictments that were returned by a federal grand jury in the fall of 2007. The investigation into F13, which was called Operation Joker?s Wild, led to the largest gang takedown in American history, with 96 of the 102 defendants being taken into custody. Seventy-six of the defendants have now been convicted, either at trial or as the result of guilty pleas, with the remaining defendants pending trial.

?The investigation into Florencia 13 demonstrated the power of law enforcement coming together to combat organized street gangs,? said United States Attorney Thomas P. O?Brien.

Assistant United States Attorney Peter A. Hernandez whom prosecuted the gang said ?This gang ? which targeted African-Americans, whether or not they posed a threat to the gang?s drug-trafficking operations ? posed an imminent danger. As a result of this prosecution, the residents of South Los Angeles can live alittle easier knowing that these dangerous gangsters have been taken off the street.?

Those charged in the federal complaint today include:

Karen Arizpe, 46, of Reseda
Juan Ceja Barrera, 44, of Reseda
Oscar Carbajal, 37, of Pacoima
Lisa Chavez, 28, of Northridge
Elmerante De La Cruz, 40, Mission Hills
Juan Carlos Deloera, 32, Northridge
Jesus Roberto Diaz Glindo, 36, of Pacoima
Senobio Gonzalez, 34, of Lake View Terrace
Miguel Angel Guzman Gutierrez, 26, of Sun Valley
Humberto Jimenez, 36, of Mission Hills
Ileana Patricia Luna, 31, of Pacoima
Dagoberto Ochoa, 33, of San Fernando
Candida Guerrero Padilla, 37, of Pacoima
Franciso Rodriguez, 37, of Pacoima
Richard Silva, 54, of Sylmar
Shaeda Wall, 34, of Van Nuys
Antonio Garcia, 37, incarcerated in Bureau of Prisons
Jaime Garcia, 37, incarcerated at L.A. County Jail
Monique Lopez, 32, incarcerated in CA State Prison
Salvador Lopez, 29, incarcerated in Ventura County Jail
Michael Martinez, 45, incarcerated in L.A. County Jail
Carlos Portillo, 28, incarcerated in CA State Prison
Romero Topiltzin, 34, incarcerated in L.A. County Jail
Jose Serrano, 38, incarcerated in Bureau of Prisons

Authorities told this reporter that this investigation was conducted by the LAPD and the FBI?s Safe Streets Task Force, one of dozens of such task forces throughout the United States, funded for the purpose of assisting local police in identifying and addressing violent crime in America. Considerable assistance was provided during this investigation and in today?s operation by several additional agencies, including, DEA, ICE, ATF, Bureau of Prisons, the California Department of Corrections, and the Department of Child and Family Services of Los Angeles County.  The defendants listed above will be prosecuted by Jennifer Corbit of the United States Attorney?s Office in Los Angeles.  The MS13 gang, aka Mara Salvatrucha 13, is one of the most violently dangerous gangs in the United States - and one of the most organized. The MS13 gang has cliques, or factions, located throughout the United States and is unique in that it retains read more

For more related articles go to: www.lagunajournal.com  and www.usborderfirereport.com

America's leading authority on Venture Capital/Equity Funding. A trustee on some of the nations largest trade Union funds. A noted Author, Lecturer, Educator, Emergency Manager, Counter-Terrorist, War on Drugs and War on Terrorist Specialist, Business Consultant, Newspaper Publisher. Radio News caster. Labor Law generalist, Teamster Union Business Agent, General Organizer, Union Rank and File Member Grievances Representative, NLRB Union Representative, Union Contract Negotiator, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Hearing Representative. Investigative Reporter for print, electronic and on-line News Agencies.

Rate this Article: 1 2 3 4 5 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s) Print Email Re-Publish addthis_pub = 'articlesbase'; addthis_brand = 'ArticlesBase.com'; addthis_options = 'twitter, favorites, email, reddit, stumbleupon, delicious, facebook, google, more';

Related Videos Related Articles Ask / Related Q&A Play Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories: Side Mission: Beach Patrol - Biker Gang! Play Grand Theft Auto 2: Job #49 - Gang War! Play Grand Theft Auto 2: Job #29 - Gang Land Nonsense Play Grand Theft Auto 2: Job #25 - Gang Car Bang! Play Gangster LA - Los Angeles, CA
Dangerous Mexican/u.s. Criminal Enterprises Operating Along the Ask the community a question about this article:
Q&A Powered by: Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/news-and-society-articles/two-dozen-mexican-mafia-and-other-gangs-and-associates-arrested-on-federal-narcotic-violations-today-in-san-fernando-valley-883349.html Article Tags: ms13, mexican mafia, l.a.gangs, laph, fbi, dea, atf, ice, war on drugs Add new Comment Your Name * Your Email: * Comment Body *
Enter Validation Code: *
Latest News and Society Articles More from michael Webster Clean up flood damage with disaster professionalsBy: jamiehanson | 24/04/2009
Mitigation is vital in order to limit the effects of water damage. After all, the longer water is a ...

The Koran Is Nonsense - The Koran Is SupremacistBy: C. Read | 24/04/2009
While some think that the Koran is nonsense, they are far from admitting it in public. This is because they are afraid of being hunted down and killed by radical Islamic fundamentalists.

Suras Are Gibberish And The Koran Is Not SacredBy: C. Read | 24/04/2009
Suras are gibberish as they promote violence and stifle freedom. Anyone who wants to believe in such nonsense can do so, but to say that this way of life should pertain to everyone is crazy.

Islam is Fascist - The Truth About Islamic ImperialismBy: C. Read | 23/04/2009
Islamic Imperialism is spreading rapidly throughout the world. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and is second only to Christianity when it comes to those who practice this religion.

Islamo-Fascism - What Is Islamic Fascism?By: C. Read | 23/04/2009
Islamo-Fascism is on the rise and going unchecked, similar to the Fascist movement of the Nazis that began in the 1930s and led into World War II.

Islamic Supremacism Amounts to Islamic FascismBy: C. Read | 23/04/2009
Islamic supremacism, to sum it up, means that those who practice Islam believe that they are supreme beings and are favored by God. On the surface, this does not seem any different than some other religions.

Cost Of Living International Rankings For 1 April 2009By: Steven Coleman | 23/04/2009
International cost of living rankings are the result of comparing the cost of an expatriate's personal budget, using the local prices for the same defined quantities of the same goods and services in each country throughout the world.Our findings show that the compound impact of the multifaceted global economic trends...

Audio Bibles Released For Large, Small GroupsBy: Jon Wilke | 22/04/2009
Faith Comes By Hearing recently released Audio Bibles in five more languages: Gitonga ? Mozambique, Izere ? Nigeria, Quechua San Martín ? Peru, Waiwai (UaiUai) ? Brazil, Chinese Mandarin (Studium Biblicum) ? China

Scientist-Astronaut Edgar Mitchell: "UFOs are real and we are not alone"By: michael Webster | 21/04/2009 | News & Society
Edgar Dean Mitchell, who flew on the 1971 Apollo 14 mission to the moon, says there is extraterrestrial life, and that it?s being concealed by the United States government, among others.

Patriot Act is un-constitutionalBy: michael Webster | 19/04/2009 | News & Society
A new bill introduced in this 110th Congress is designed to extend the USA Patriot Act allowing what many experts say are illegal provisions which will continue to allow the FBI, DEA, ICE, ATF, U.S. Military and other federal agencies to spy on investigate and arrest innocent Americans.

The Cliff Restaurant in Laguna Beach CABy: michael Webster | 13/04/2009 | Restaurant Reviews
The Cliff Restaurant offers a world class menu with an unsurpassed dining experience. Enjoy the 180 degree whitewater views from the multi-level patio while enjoying a relaxing breakfast or lunch, or catch a romantic sunset over dinner with that special someone.

Aliso Creek Inn Restaurant Laguna BeachBy: michael Webster | 12/04/2009 | Restaurant Reviews
the resort's restaurant plays up its views of the golf course and red rocks and we found that refreshingly true. They also urge you to discover the perfect blend of nature, fine wine, fine food and elegant comforts. We found that true too and we want to add. It has a heated pool, spa and lots of parking, a rarity for most anywhere in Laguna Beach

Ocean Brewing Company Laguna Beach CABy: michael Webster | 12/04/2009 | Restaurant Reviews
Get there early, before 9:00 pm for the best seats, any day of the week before the entertainment starts and young crowds gather. Many tourist and locals alike consider the place to be their neighborhood Italian Restaurant pub featuring home baked bread, hand stretched pizzas and traditional Italian food made from scratch.

Alarming Sensitive U.S. Government RdeportBy: michael Webster | 08/04/2009 | News & Society
Mexican Drug cartels are ordering decapitations blind foldings and hooding victims before they shoot them. The Cartels are sending a chilling message to the Mexican President Felipe Calderon Administration by adopting methods of intimidation made notorious by Middle Eastern terrorist groups.

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh claims U.S. operating secret assassination teamsBy: michael Webster | 05/04/2009 | News & Society
SEYMOUR HERSH: Congress has no oversight of it. It?s an executive assassination wing, essentially. And it?s been going on and on and on. And just today in the Times there was a story saying that its leader, a three-star admiral named McRaven, ordered a stop to certain activities because there were so many collateral deaths

Ice Chief Janet Napolitano announces huge Mexican border deploymentBy: michael Webster | 25/03/2009 | News & Society
An insider of the Calderon camp told the U.S. Border Fire Report that help is needed at the Mexican ports of entry mainly because the current Mexican border guards are looking the other way and allowing contraband to enter his country. "The Mexican border guards will look the other way for anyone entering the country who offers a bribe."

michael Webster has 130 articles online.
Contact Author
Subscribe to RSS

Print article
Publish this Article
Send to friend

Article Categories All Categories News & Society Causes & OrganizationsCultureEconomicsEnvironmentFreeJournalismMen's IssuesNaturePhilosophyPoliticsRecyclingWeatherWomen's Issues


Need Help?
Contact Us
FAQ
Submit Articles
Editorial Guidelines
Blog
Site Links
Recent Articles
Top Authors
Top Articles
Find Articles
Site Map
Webmasters
Partner with Us
RSS Builder
RSS
Link to Us
Business Info
Advertising
Article Writing
Partner with Us
Sign up for our email newsletter
Receive updates, enter your email below

Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy | User published content is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Copyright © 2005-2008 Free Articles by ArticlesBase.com, All rights reserved. (0.08, 2) var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www.");document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));try {var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-318473-1");pageTracker._trackPageview();} catch(err) {}_qoptions={qacct:"p-53CbLQg6PHGMA"}; var dc_UnitID = 14;var dc_PublisherID = 1175;var dc_AdLinkColor = '009900';var dc_isBoldActive= 'no';var dc_open_new_win = 'yes';var dc_adprod='ADL';document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='http://kona.kontera.com/javascript/lib/KonaLibInline.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));//$.get('/updvw.php?id=883349');$.getScript("http://www.articlesbase.com.php5-8.websitetestlink.com/updvw2.php?id=883349&ref="+encodeURIComponent(document.referrer));function relocateDeferredContent() { var divs=document.getElementsByTagName("div"); var replacements=new Array(); for(var i=0;i