MS-13 Gang Member Arrested in Brentwood on Federal Charges: Police

BRENTWOOD, NY - Police arrested a MS-13 gang in Brentwood on federal RICO charges on Thursday.

According to Suffolk Police, since September, the department has arrested over 80 MS-13 gang members on various state and federal charges as part of an unprecedented strategic crackdown on gangs in the area.

The crackdown comes after several people were found dead in the Brentwood area due to possible gang-related violence.

In September, 15-year-old Nisa Mickens and 16-year-old Kayla Cuevas were found dead near Stahley Street and Ray Court, and the remains of 19-year-old Oscar Acosta and 15-year-old Miguel Garcia Moran were found in a wooded area by Emjay Boulevard.

In October, the remains of Brentwood gang member 18-year-old Jose Pena-Hernandezwas found at the Pilgrim Psychiatric Center

Local police officers have partnered with the members of the department’s FAST (FireArms Suppression Team) to create a measured plan to target individuals for RICO prosecutions.

Their strategy includes creating lists of suspects and known gang members, make arrests and debrief the suspects to gain more intel.

“We’re not going to stop until we’ve eradicated this gang, and I’m confident the strategy will result in more state and federal arrests,” Suffolk Police Commissioner Timothy Sini said.