
Coney Island, famous for beloved amusement park, also has gangs: DA charges them with violent shootings
District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced charges against 15 alleged members of two Coney Island gang subsets tied to 16 shootings.

District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced charges against 15 alleged members of two Coney Island gang subsets tied to 16 shootings.

At around 10:35 p.m., the New York Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting the shooting outside of a residential building.

A TEENAGE BOY, 16, was arrested after allegedly stabbing one man to death and critically injuring another at Dyker Beach Park June 27.

Timothy Spence, 21, waived indictment and pleaded guilty to assault in-aid-of racketeering and discharging a firearm.

Moeleek Harrell was convicted in July 2024 of racketeering, two murder conspiracies, assault, drug trafficking conspiracies and more.

The number of people in the police gang database has fallen by half in recent years. A lawsuit says it targets Black and Hispanic youth.

Armando Octaviano was sentenced to 24 years to life in prison. Jonny Octaviano was sentenced to an indeterminate term of five to 15 years.

Eric Gonzalez and Jessica Tisch announced that 36 alleged members of two rival Brownsville street gangs have been charged.
Jose Douglass Castellano, 27, known as “Chino,” is the third and final defendant sentenced under a sprawling indictment.

Two 18th Street gang members were convicted in Brooklyn federal court for a Queens gang murder, racketeering and related violent crimes.

Brooklyn anti-violence initiative, Project Restore, expands to Brownsville, offering mentorship and support to reduce gang-related crime.

The crooks drove away with a Mercedes G550, a Range Rover, a BMW X5, an Audi SQ5 and an Audi Q5, Gothamist reports.

MS-13 associate Oscar Flores-Mejia was sentenced to 45 years for the brutal murder of teen Andy Peralta in Queens’ Kissena Park.

An MS-13 member pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to the 2011 racketeering-related murder of a Queens man.

A member of the Hyena Crips gang pleaded guilty to racketeering and murder-related charges, the eighth member of the gang to do so.

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine began a sentence at Brooklyn’s MDC for violating his supervised release, joining other high‑profile inmates.

THE STATE Department is offering $5 million for information leading to the arrest of Ecuadorian fugitive Francisco Manuel Bermúdez Cagua.

A Fort Greene teen was sentenced to 18 years to life for fatally shooting 15-year-old Unique Smith in a Brooklyn park in broad daylight.

Elijah Roy was charged in Brooklyn federal court for a mass shooting that killed three and injured ten at a local lounge amid gang violence.

Brooklyn gang member Devante James was sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter and attempted murder after a spree of shootings.

Ex-Sinaloa cartel leader Zambada pleaded guilty to U.S. drug trafficking, admitting his role in smuggling cocaine and heroin.

José “Fito” Macías pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn to U.S. drug and gun charges after extradition. He faces 20 years to life in prison.

The alleged leader of Ecuador’s Los Choneros gang pleaded not guilty in federal court in Brooklyn on Monday, July 21.

Luchese captain Anthony Villani was sentenced to 21 months for running a $35M illegal gambling ring and laundering money through fake rent.

Nine alleged Road 2 Riches gang members were indicted in Brooklyn for 10 shootings, including a bystander’s injury and one fatality.

Eight 18th Street Gang members were indicted in Brooklyn for racketeering, drug trafficking, assaults and extortion in Queens, NYC.

Pedro “Papo” Serrano, leader of the OZP Trinitarios set, sentenced to over 15 years for a 2021 gang shooting that injured three rivals.

The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Joel Myrie, alias “Pookie,” an alleged No Love City gang member.

Rapper Culture “CoachDaGhost” Bermudez, 31, was sentenced to 60 years to life, and associate Naquan Pruitt, 30, to 25 years to life.

A 27-year-old man was attacked outside 158 Ave. U at around 4:30 a.m. on May 31, police say, after a suspect asked if he was in a gang.

Bloods gang leader Gary Johnson was convicted on 22 counts, including narcotics distribution causing overdoses and a firearms-related crime.

At the federal courthouse in Central Islip, Omar Antonio Villalta was sentenced by United States District Judge Gary R. Brown.

Demetrius Johnson is convicted on all charges for racketeering, narcotics trafficking, and gun violence with the “Bully” gang in Brooklyn.

At the federal courthouse in Brooklyn a member of 18th Street was sentenced for racketeering conspiracy in connection with two murders.

Jason Liriano, the founder and leader of the Route Boys gang, was sentenced by United States District Judge Gary R. Brown.

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced that three alleged gang members have been variously sentenced for the fatal shooting of Devonte Lewis.