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Fredericksburg man lied to ATF, purchased guns for street gang member (Fredericksburg, VA):

A Fredericksburg man pleaded guilty today to lying on an ATF form in the course of straw-purchasing seven firearms for a convicted felon and criminal street gang member.

MS-13 gang member found guilty of capital murder in teen's death (Bedford County, VA):

jury has found the MS-13 gang member charged with brutally murdering a Lynchburg teenager guilty of capital murder. Kevin Soto-Bonilla is one of six people charged in Raymond Wood's murder and his trial has been going on for two weeks in Bedford Coun

MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Role in Gang-Related Assault (Alexandria, VA

An MS-13 gang member was sentenced today to 38 months in prison for his role and participation in a violent gang-related assault of a victim with multiple bats.

Gang member given 24 years in string of armed robberies at grocery stores (Norfolk, VA):

A member of the Bloods street gang has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for acting as the gunman in several armed robberies at Hampton Roads grocery stores.

Roanoke leaders invoke public health model to contain 'epidemic' of gun violence (Roanoke, VA):

When a shooting happens in Roanoke, a trained civilian team will go into action: heading to the scene of bloodshed, comforting family members at the hospital, coaxing a victim’s ally not to retaliate.

Another bombshell drops in Danville gang case as new grand jury testimony found (Danville, VA):

Danville Commonwealth's Attorney Michael Newman sat in U.S. District Court clutching a manila envelope when a trial resumed Tuesday morning against the last remaining defendant in the city's ongoing federal case involving the Rollin' 60s Crips

City of Danville wins award for innovation and excellence (Danville, VA):

The City of Danville’s Project Imagine program has been named as one of the winners of the Virginia Municipal League’s annual awards for innovation and excellence in local government.

Teen who killed Norfolk rapper gang leader VilleBoy Ant will serve 5 years (Norfolk, VA):

Two years ago, Anthony “VilleBoy Ant” Sinclair was gunned down in a Norfolk parking lot, the death of the prominent gang member and rapper sparking fears of a renewed gang war.

Book details spiritual battle for gangs (Danville, VA):

The city of Danville’s coordinator for youth services and gang violence prevention has written a book that provides churches and faith-based organizations with an understanding of the motives and origins of gangs from a Christian perspective

Man pleads guilty to MS-13 gang activity surrounding Lynchburg teen's murder (Lynchburg, VA):

One of the six men facing charges in connection to the death of Lynchburg teen Raymond Wood pleaded guilty to three charges in court today. Juan Hernandez, 25, pleaded guilty to one felony count of gang participation, one felony count of accessory af

Body in 'Gang-Related' Killing Found in Fairfax Co. Park: Police (Fairfax County, VA):

After more than a day of searching, police have found a body buried in a Fairfax County park. They believe the killing is gang-related. An investigative lead told police that there may be in the body in the woods of the Hybla Park area, Fairfax Count

90 arrested in Richmond, Tri-Cities during weeklong gang enforcement operation by the U.S. Marshals (Richmond, VA):

Ninety people were arrested from about a dozen different gangs during a weeklong enforcement operation by the U.S. Marshals Service, according to a release. Led by the Marshals, multiple federal, state and local law enforcement agencies worked around

Louisa suspect sought to escape gang (Louisa, VA):

man who kicked in the door of a Buckner Road house did so as part of his effort to escape a gang, a prosecutor and his attorney said in court. Keith Saunders-Mallory, 18, of Bumpass, faces charges of breaking into a house to commit robbery and doing

Gang rivalry may be behind recent gun violence in Danville

17 year-old killed March 10, 24 year-old shot multiple times March 16

5 MS-13 Members Accused of Stabbing Virginia Teen 100 Times

Police say five MS-13 gang members stabbed a 16-year-old boy 100 times in Maryland last weekend before driving his body to a remote area of Virginia and setting it ablaze.

Defendant claims he witnessed event that precipitated, ignited Danville’s gang war

A Danville man pleaded guilty Monday to racketeering conspiracy as he acknowledged his role in Danville’s gang-driven violence of 2016 and 2017.

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Fredericksburg man lied to ATF, purchased guns for street gang member (Fredericksburg, VA):

MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Role in Armed Robbery (Alexandria, VA):

Bloods Gang still wreaking havoc on Shore (Accomack County, VA)

Suspended sentence issued in gang break-in case (Louisa, VA

Legislature OKs bills to combat human trafficking of minors (Richmond, VA):

MS-13 gang member found guilty of capital murder in teen's death (Bedford County, VA):

MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Role in Gang-Related Assault (Alexandria, VA

Gang member given 24 years in string of armed robberies at grocery stores (Norfolk, VA):

Roanoke leaders invoke public health model to contain 'epidemic' of gun violence (Roanoke, VA):

Another bombshell drops in Danville gang case as new grand jury testimony found (Danville, VA):

City of Danville wins award for innovation and excellence (Danville, VA):

Teen who killed Norfolk rapper gang leader VilleBoy Ant will serve 5 years (Norfolk, VA):

Book details spiritual battle for gangs (Danville, VA):

Man pleads guilty to MS-13 gang activity surrounding Lynchburg teen's murder (Lynchburg, VA):

Body in 'Gang-Related' Killing Found in Fairfax Co. Park: Police (Fairfax County, VA):

90 arrested in Richmond, Tri-Cities during weeklong gang enforcement operation by the U.S. Marshals (Richmond, VA):

Louisa suspect sought to escape gang (Louisa, VA):

Gang rivalry may be behind recent gun violence in Danville

5 MS-13 Members Accused of Stabbing Virginia Teen 100 Times

Defendant claims he witnessed event that precipitated, ignited Danville’s gang war

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