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Clarksville Police Capture Alleged MS-13 Member After Brutal Stabbing Outside Local Restaurant

CLARKSVILLE, Ind. — In a chilling incident over the weekend, Clarksville police apprehended an alleged member of the notorious MS-13 gang following a severe stabbing attack outside a local restaurant. The attack, which occurred late Friday night, is said to have been targeted, although police clarified that it was not gang-related. Chief Nathan Walls provided details on the arrest of Mario Rios, who was captured early Sunday morning in Jeffersonville after collaborative efforts between local …

Justice Questioned: Notorious MS-13 Leader Dodges Death Penalty, Secures 40-60 Year Deal Despite Role in Multiple Murders

Washington, D.C. — In a high-profile legal settlement, Jairo Saenz, an MS-13 gang leader implicated in seven homicides, has evaded both the death penalty and life imprisonment after agreeing to a plea bargain with President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice. Under the terms of the agreement, Saenz, 28, could serve between 40 to 60 years in federal prison, according to officials. The plea deal, which also covers charges of multiple attempted murders and arson among …

Virginia MS-13 Boss Linked to Half Dozen Murders Over Five Years, Prosecutors Reveal

Alexandria, Va. — A reputed leader of the international gang MS-13 was responsible for orchestrating the murders of six individuals in northern Virginia over a span of five years, federal prosecutors allege. The case against the alleged gang leader signals a critical development in efforts to dismantle what law enforcement describes as one of the most ruthless criminal organizations in the region. The accused, thought to hold significant influence within MS-13, allegedly directed his subordinates …

Suffolk County DA Charges Seven Alleged MS-13 Members in Violent Assault Case

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. – Seven alleged members and associates of the Huntington Criminal Locates Salvatrucha or “HCLS” clique of the MS-13 street gang have been charged with robbery, kidnapping, gang assault, and related charges following a violent attack on a 15-year-old boy on January 6, 2024, announced Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. According to the investigation, the victim was lured to the Huntington Train Station by a minor, where the alleged assailants stole …