JAEDYN RIVERA, 23, of New Haven, was sentenced to 182 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for his involvement in a violent New Haven street gang, including multiple shootings.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Rivera, also known as “Jae Honcho,” pleaded guilty to conspiracy to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity and admitted to participating in four shootings of rival gang members in May 2021. Three individuals were injured during those shootings.
The investigation revealed that Rivera and other members of the Exit 8 gang engaged in drug trafficking, used and shared firearms, and committed at least three murders and 16 attempted murders since June 2018. Gang members also promoted, coordinated, facilitated, and celebrated their narcotics distribution and acts of violence through text messaging and social media applications.
On January 24, 2024, Rivera pleaded guilty to the charges and admitted to participating in the four shootings, which included shooting a victim in the leg and torso on May 14, 2021, and shooting two victims on May 20, 2021.
The investigation is being conducted by ATF, the FBI, the DEA, the New Haven Police Department, the Hamden Police Department, and the New Haven State’s Attorney’s Office, with the assistance of the Connecticut State Police and the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Tara E. Levens, Rahul Kale, and Jocelyn C. Kaoutzanis as part of the Justice Department’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), Project Longevity, and Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) programs.
This sentencing highlights the ongoing efforts to combat gang violence and reduce violent crime in New Haven and surrounding areas. Rivera’s involvement in the Exit 8 gang and his role in the multiple shootings demonstrate the severity of the issue and the need for continued law enforcement efforts to disrupt and dismantle these violent organizations.
The New Haven Police Department, in collaboration with federal and state law enforcement agencies, will continue to work towards making the city a safer place for its residents and visitors.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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