Buffalo, N.Y. – In a shocking turn of events, Ritchie Juarbe, 26, a member of the notorious Cheko’s Crew/7th Street Gang, was sentenced to 210 months in prison for his role in two murders and multiple acts of violence on the West Side of Buffalo.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph M. Tripi, Juarbe was a key player in the gang’s illicit activities, which included the distribution of heroin, crack cocaine, cocaine, and marijuana.
On November 6, 2008, Juarbe and co-defendant Efrain Hildalgo went to the home of Raquan Lloyd, where Hidalgo shot and killed Lloyd. After the murder, Juarbe discarded the murder weapon, tossing it into the Niagara River.
Juarbe was also implicated in the August 11, 2009 murder of 10th St. Gang associate Eric Morrow.
As part of a larger investigation, 18 defendants have been charged and convicted in the 7th Street case, a major victory for law enforcement.
Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New York State Police, the Buffalo Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives all contributed to the investigation, which was led by the FBI’s Special Agent in Charge Adam S. Cohen.
Juarbe’s sentencing marks the culmination of a long and complex investigation, one that has brought justice to the victims and their families.
The defendant, Ritchie Juarbe, will serve 210 months in prison for his crimes, a sentence that reflects the seriousness of his offenses.
Defendant’s Real Full Name: Ritchie Juarbe
Criminal Charges: Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy
City and State: Buffalo, New York
Exact Date: Ritchie Juarbe was sentenced on an unspecified date by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
Sentence or Outcome: 210 months in prison
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime|Organized Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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