WASHINGTON – A Chicago police officer and three members of the Almighty Latin Kings Nation pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy and other related charges in a superseding indictment involving alleged members or associates of the Latin Kings, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer and U.S. Attorney David Capp.
Chicago police officer Alex Guerrero, 42, pleaded guilty to counts one, two, 14 and 15 of the third superseding indictment, charging him with conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 1,000 kilograms or more of marijuana, interference with commerce by threats or violence, and use and carrying of a firearm during and in relation to crimes of violence and drug trafficking.
Guerrero admitted in the plea agreement that he is responsible for possession of and distribution of 150 kilograms or more of cocaine as alleged in count two, and that he physically restrained the victim in the course of the offense alleged in count 14. Guerrero also admitted that he abused a position of public trust in a manner that significantly facilitated the commission or concealment of the offense.
As part of his plea agreement, Guerrero acknowledges that a 19-year prison sentence is appropriate. The third superseding indictment, which charged 21 defendants, was returned by a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Indiana on Nov. 16, 2011, and was unsealed on Nov. 18, 2011.
The Latin Kings is a nationwide gang that originated in Chicago and has branched out throughout the United States, including to Texas. The gang is a well-organized street gang with specific leadership and multiple chapters.
On July 31, 2012, Brandon Clay, 26, of Chicago, and Antonio Gudino, 30, of East Chicago, each pleaded guilty before Judge Lozano to count one of the third superseding indictment, charging them with conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity. As part of their plea agreements, Clay and Gudino have each acknowledged that a prison sentence is appropriate – 30 years for Clay and 10 years for Gudino.
On July 30, 2012, Jason Ortiz, 30, of Chicago pleaded guilty before the same judge and to the same count as Clay and Gudino. As part of his plea agreement, Ortiz acknowledges that a 25-year prison sentence is appropriate.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Public Corruption|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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