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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

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.

Prince William probation officer sentenced for aiding gang members (Prince William County, VA):

A former probation officer was sentenced Friday to nearly four years in prison for obstructing a federal grand jury investigation into armed drug traffickers and gang members.

Two rival gangs involved in MacArthur Center shooting, prosecutor says (Norfolk, VA):

The shootout at MacArthur Center on Valentine's Day was a dispute between rival gangs, according to a prosecutor in the case. Two people were wounded, but will recover, and four were charged in connection with the gunfire in a shopping mall busy with

Gangs get blame for an increase in Danville violence (Danville, VA):

In his 31 years in ministry, the Rev. Frank McCullough has officiated hundreds of funerals. While no loss is easy, those that weigh heavily on him are the young people — usually in their 20s, even teens — whose lives were taken by violence.

MS-13 alleged gang member sentenced to 55 years for murder of Lynchburg teen (Bedford, VA):

BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR News) - Victor Rodas, an alleged MS-13 gang member, has been sentenced by a judge to 35 years for murder, 10 years for abduction, 10 years for gang involvement Friday afternoon. All sentences will be served consecutively with consi

Tattoos join a mound of evidence in Danville federal gang cases (Danville, VA):

Evidence presented against accused members of the Rollin 60s Crips and MILLA Bloods street gangs in Danville comes from all over.

Massive 200 person brawl erupts at an ice skating rink during a birthday party after tensions flared

200 person brawl broke out at a ice skating rink in Virginia after a song came on and fueled tensions between what appeared to be rival gangs.

Man gets 30 years for machete slaying of Virginia man

COTTSVILLE, VA. — A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his part in the gang-related slaying of a Virginia man who was mutilated with a machete.

Five teens indicted on lynching charges in Virginia mob murder

Five teens indicted on lynching charges in Virginia mob murder ... what gangs are about – building a reputation of being the baddest gang in the area,” ...

Danville gang prevention program makes progress (Danville, VA):

Danville gang prevention program makes progress

Fairfax police arrest 4 for mob assault near Seven Corners (Fairfax County, VA):

Four known gang associates are behind bars after a man was assaulted in mid-October near Seven Corners, Fairfax County police said Nov. 9.

Street gang leader arrested in New York after Virginia indictment

A Brooklyn man accused of overseeing the Mad Stone Bloods, a violent street and prison gang, was arrested last week on charges of racketeering and interstate drug trafficking, according to newly unsealed court records.

Three plead guilty to roles in armed ambush intended to kill rival gang leader, federal court documents show (Danville, VA)

Three defendants swept up in an extensive federal racketeering case against 18 accused members and associates of two Danville gangs pleaded guilty to charges involving murder Tuesday.

Gang activity on the rise in Lynchburg (Lynchburg, VA):

ang activity is on the rise in Lynchburg. The Lynchburg Police Department says it is tackling the issue, but it needs the community's involvement too. Source: WSLS 10 News

Virginia leader of Bloods gang gets 20 years for drug trafficking and gun crimes

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (ABC7) — Tarvell Vandiver, 29, the leader of a Northern Virginia division of the national gang, United Blood Nation, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on drug trafficking and gun charges.

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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

Prince William probation officer sentenced for aiding gang members (Prince William County, VA):

Two rival gangs involved in MacArthur Center shooting, prosecutor says (Norfolk, VA):

Gangs get blame for an increase in Danville violence (Danville, VA):

MS-13 alleged gang member sentenced to 55 years for murder of Lynchburg teen (Bedford, VA):

Tattoos join a mound of evidence in Danville federal gang cases (Danville, VA):

Massive 200 person brawl erupts at an ice skating rink during a birthday party after tensions flared

Man gets 30 years for machete slaying of Virginia man

Five teens indicted on lynching charges in Virginia mob murder

Danville gang prevention program makes progress (Danville, VA):

Fairfax police arrest 4 for mob assault near Seven Corners (Fairfax County, VA):

Street gang leader arrested in New York after Virginia indictment

Three plead guilty to roles in armed ambush intended to kill rival gang leader, federal court documents show (Danville, VA)

Gang activity on the rise in Lynchburg (Lynchburg, VA):

Virginia leader of Bloods gang gets 20 years for drug trafficking and gun crimes

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