18th Street Gang Member Who Was Paid ‘Peace Ambassador’ for City Arrested for Illegally Possessing Body Armor Near MacArthur Park

A convicted murderer, whom law enforcement believes is an active member of the 18th Street gang, who was paid by the City of Los Angeles to work as a 'Peace Ambassador,' was arrested for illegally possessing body armor near MacArthur Park. The arrest occurred in an area described as drug-and-crime-infested.