A substantial indictment of 31 accused gang members by Long Island prosecutors illuminates their role in 13 regional shootings.
Kimberly Collins Midgette, a beloved mother and schoolteacher, was assassinated last summer in Hempstead after her automobile was mistaken for a rival gang member.
Investigators blame the Bloodhound Brims gang, a Bloods offshoot. Law enforcement solved Midgette’s case and almost two dozen others from 2021 using CCTV footage.
“We have this leader in California working through proxies to tell younger members in Nassau and Suffolk to commit shootings and other active violence on behalf of the gang,” said Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney.
From his California prison cell, Latique Johnson allegedly led the gang. The gang’s Long Island leaders were Oumar Barry and Jussiah Herbert. Law authorities seized tens of thousands of dollars from Johnson’s commissary account, thought to be dues from lower-ranking members.
These individuals were involved in Hempstead to Hamptons shootings, robberies, and drug transactions, according to prosecutors.
“The Bloodhound Brims is one of the most violent gangs we’ve ever seen, and that’s why we stand here today to say we’re prosecuting these cases as a team,” asserted Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly.
While Long Island has gang activity, the latest arrests have crippled their operations and sent a message to current members.
“If you fire a gun, conspire to fire a gun, support anyone, sell drugs, you will be held responsible,” said Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly.
The accused mastermind, Johnson, will be extradited from California to Long Island. The charges against him may land him in prison for 25 years.
The purpose of law enforcement is to keep these defendants in prison to reduce public safety risks.
A major indictment against 31 accused gang members in Long Island reveals their involvement in 13 shootings.
Kimberly Collins Midgette, a beloved mother and schoolteacher, was assassinated last summer in Hempstead after her automobile was mistaken for a rival gang member.
Investigators blame the Bloodhound Brims gang, a Bloods offshoot. Law enforcement solved Midgette’s case and almost two dozen others from 2021 using CCTV footage.
“We have this leader in California working through proxies to tell younger members in Nassau and Suffolk to commit shootings and other active violence on behalf of the gang,” said Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney.
From his California prison cell, Latique Johnson allegedly led the gang. The gang’s Long Island leaders were Oumar Barry and Jussiah Herbert. Law authorities seized tens of thousands of dollars from Johnson’s commissary account, thought to be dues from lower-ranking members.
These individuals were involved in Hempstead to Hamptons shootings, robberies, and drug transactions, according to prosecutors.
“The Bloodhound Brims is one of the most violent gangs we’ve ever seen, and that’s why we stand here today to say we’re prosecuting these cases as a team,” asserted Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly.
While Long Island has gang activity, the latest arrests have crippled their operations and sent a message to current members.
“If you fire a gun, conspire to fire a gun, support anyone, sell drugs, you will be held responsible,” said Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly.
The accused mastermind, Johnson, will be extradited from California to Long Island. The charges against him may land him in prison for 25 years.
The purpose of law enforcement is to keep these defendants in prison to reduce public safety risks.
Community members and politicians have praised law enforcement for apprehending the violent offenders. The indictment shows law enforcement’s commitment to community safety.
Authorities will continue to dismantle criminal networks and punish individuals accountable. The indictment sends a strong message that violence and crime will not be condoned and will result in serious penalties.
After these arrests, community leaders and law enforcement are addressing poverty, lack of opportunity, and social separation, which fuel gang violence. Stakeholders work together and engage the community to make communities safer and support at-risk persons to prevent violence.
The indictment marks a major advance in Long Island’s fight against gang-related violence, demonstrating the community’s commitment to justice, community safety, and public safety.
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