Thread: 10 Suspected Sur-13 Indicted in Fla

I looked for any immigration holds on them and out of the 9 named 4 had no booking information yet, 2 had no holds and 2 did have holds on them. One thing I have noticed when checking for immigration holds and that is if their name is not Americanized chances are high they are illegals.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/ ... b01_layout

10 suspected Sur-13 gang members indicted in PBC
By Maria Herrera | South Florida Sun-Sentinel
12:13 PM EST, December 14, 2007

Authorities announced Friday the first indictment of 10 South Florida members of Sur-13, a dangerous gang that started in Southern California and has taken root in the Westgate neighborhood, west of West Palm Beach, authorities said.

The arrests are the first of the 18th statewide grand jury - a multi-agency task force convened to study the growth of gang violence in South Florida - using racketeering charges.

The 10 are Ernesto Campos, 25; Isaias Jacobo, 24; Victor Castillo, 24; Enrique Medran, 20; Dennis Medrano, 19; ; Kevin Medrano 19; Efran Ortiz, 25; Carlos Martinez, 21; Roberto Trejo, 18; and a 17-year-old who the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is not naming because of his age.

Each member will be charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering and could each spend up to 60 years in a state prison.

Judge Kathleen Kroll, who is presiding over the 18th statewide grand jury, ordered a $1 million bond for the ten suspects being held at Palm Beach County Jail.

Authorities said they are using the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO act, to crack down gang activity in the state.

The RICO act is a federal law that provides for extended penalties for criminal acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization.

"Judge Kathleen Kroll, who is presiding over the 18th statewide grand jury, ordered a $1 million bond for the ten suspects being held at Palm Beach County Jail."

Way to go judge!! They aren't getting out!!