Crime & Safety
11 Accused In Organized Crime Gang Bust In Hudson Valley
Authorities said the 11 were members of the "Men of Business" gang who were involved in violent crime in the city of Hudson.
HUDSON, NY — Eleven people were accused of being members of an organized crime gang and face charges ranging from attempted murder to selling illegal drugs.
The New York State Police said search warrants were executed Friday by troopers and the Hudson Police Department, with the assistance of the Columbia County District Attorney's Office.
The long-term investigation into organized crime in Columbia County centered around members of the "Men of Business" gang, authorities said.
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Police said gang members have been involved in violent crime in the city of Hudson including attempted murder, illegal sales and possession of controlled substances, possession of stolen property, illegal firearms possession and other organized criminal gang activity.
Five of the people arrested were charged with second-degree attempted murder, a felony, after gun violence in Hudson April 30 and July 30.
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They are Larell Roberts, 29, of Hudson; Kevron Lee, 28, of Columbiaville; Bruce Pigford, 30, of Greenport; Joshua Wallace, 20, of Hudson, and Javone Coleman, 23, of Hudson.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are anticipated.
The Albany Police Department also assisted in the investigation.
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