South San Francisco - good riddance to 2 street gangs taken down

Federal government (Homeland Security) and local law agencies war on gang crime.  

The Daily Journal, San Mateo/Bill Silverfarb, 5/4/12. "South San Francisco murder suspect facing death penalty."

"Got room with a view, got LIFE with my hommes."

"Four alleged Norteño gang members face the death penalty for their parts in a triple homicide in South San Francisco in late 2010, U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag said yesterday.  In all, 13 suspects were arrested yesterday across the Bay Area on racketeering charges related to their roles in two South San Francisco gangs, the 500 Block and C Street gangs, Haag said."  ...Others arrested include Armando Acosta, aka “Savage,” 27, of Pacifica...

"They are charged with racketeering conspiracy; conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering; and conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, arising from their participation in the racketeering enterprise...  Many of the suspects are facing life sentences. The lightest sentence for any defendant is 40 years."

“The charges ... are a result of the tireless efforts of several law enforcement agencies who are working together to keep the community safe,” Haag said. “For the victims and their families, there is nothing we can do to erase their pain and sorrow. I hope, however, that these charges begin to provide some closure for them.” Read Article. 

Related - CBS San Francisco/Chris Filippi, article  5/4/12. "South San Francisco leaders see progress in curbing gang activity" And,  CBS San Francisco, 5/3/12. "3 ICE agents shot in Petaluma gang sweep connected to 2010 triple killing."

Posted by Kathy Meeh