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A 20-year-old suspected gang member, Lorenzo Harris, was arrested in Buffalo, NY, for possessing a machinegun, which had a conversion device attached, allowing it to fire automatically. The arrest occurred on July 9, 2026, when law enforcement executed a search warrant at an apartment on Silo City Row. Harris, allegedly involved with the Newburg 118 Drop Boys Gang, attempted to flee but was taken into custody. The gang has been under investigation by the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force and the Buffalo Police Department’s Gang Intelligence Unit since 2024 for violent crimes, including drug and firearm trafficking.
The Newburg 118 Drop Boys Gang operates on the east side of Buffalo, with members committing violent acts to protect their territory. Harris’s arrest is part of a broader effort to dismantle the gang and reduce crime in the area. The machinegun possession charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Harris made an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer and was detained pending a detention hearing on July 20, 2026. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney P. Richard Antoine, with the investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Buffalo Police Department.
The arrest and charges against Harris demonstrate the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to address gang violence and firearm trafficking in Buffalo. The presence of a machinegun with a conversion device highlights the dangerous nature of the gang’s activities and the need for continued enforcement actions.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: New York
- Location: NY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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