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10th Street Gang Member Sentenced for Murder
Buffalo, N.Y. – Miguel Moscoso, a 23-year-old member of the 10th Street Gang, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a murder conviction stemming from a Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) charge. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara handed down the sentence on [Date] in federal court.
The defendant was found guilty of murdering Christian Portes, a member of the rival 7th Street Gang, on June 13, 2009 at the corner of Whitney Place and Maryland Street. This brutal act of violence exemplifies the senseless bloodshed that gang activity perpetuates in our communities.
“Today’s sentence – like others issued in this case – demonstrates that those who engage in gang activity pay a heavy price upon conviction,” said U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. “This Office will continue to relentlessly pursue such criminals until they no longer pose a threat to the residents of this community.”
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph M. Tripi, who handled the case, stated that between 2008 and September 2010, the defendant was a member of the 10th Street Gang. As a part of his involvement in the gang, the defendant, along with other members and associates of the gang, committed violence, possessed firearms, and sold marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, and other controlled substances on the West Side of Buffalo.
Moscoso is among 44 10th Street Gang members and associates convicted in this case. The sentencing is the culmination of an investigation on the part of Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Michael Cerretto, the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Daniel Derenda, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge James S. Higgins, New York Field Division.
U.S. Attorney Hochul expressed his commitment to holding gang members accountable for their actions, saying, “This Office will continue to work tirelessly to dismantle gangs and bring those responsible for violent crimes to justice.” The sentence handed down to Moscoso serves as a reminder that the consequences of gang activity can be severe and long-lasting.
The investigation into the 10th Street Gang resulted in numerous convictions and arrests, highlighting the dedication and perseverance of law enforcement agencies in combating gang violence and organized crime. As the community continues to grapple with the effects of gang activity, it is clear that tough sentences like Moscoso’s will play a crucial role in deterring future violence.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Organized Crime|Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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