18th Street gang
Coverage of 18th Street gang in the Nexus archive.
- LA city contractor previously convicted of murder pleads not guilty in body armor case
Michael Angel Alvarez, a 41-year-old city contractor previously convicted of a 2002 gang-related murder, was arrested for illegally possessing body armor after a violent felony conviction. Federal prosecutors allege he led the 18th Street gang while working as a peace ambassador for Healing Urban Barrios, a nonprofit focused on gang violence reduction in Los Angeles.
- Feds investigating an LA gang allege one of its leaders worked as a city ‘peace ambassador’
Michael Angel Alvarez was arrested by the FBI for allegedly possessing body armor after a violent felony conviction. He was employed as a peace ambassador by Healing Urban Barrios in MacArthur Park while allegedly rising to a leadership role in the 18th Street gang.
- 18th Street Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry and Firearms Offenses
An 18th Street Gang member pleaded guilty to illegal reentry and firearms offenses. The Mexican national sold a firearm and ammunition in Chelsea, Mass., after being deported twice.
- Worker with L.A. anti-violence group was active member of 18th Street gang, feds claim
A worker with an L.A. anti-violence group was arrested for illegal possession of body armor by a convicted felon. Federal authorities allege he remains an active member of the 18th Street gang.
- Worker with L.A. anti-violence group was active member of 18th Street gang, feds claim
A worker with an L.A. anti-violence group was arrested for illegal possession of body armor by a convicted felon. Federal authorities allege he remains an active member of the 18th Street gang.
- 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.
- Feds seize mountain of fentanyl from 'open-air drug market' in massive crackdown targeting gang crews
Federal agents seized over $10 million worth of fentanyl and made 18 arrests in a crackdown on an open-air drug market in MacArthur Park, California. The operation targeted gang crews, including the 18th Street gang and MS-13. Authorities filed a federal complaint against 25 defendants alleging narcotics distribution and possession offenses.
- Illegal immigrant shot by ICE indicted for allegedly ramming agents with car in California
Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, an undocumented Salvadoran national suspected of gang ties, was indicted on federal assault charges after allegedly ramming ICE agents with his car in California. ICE agents shot Hernandez in April 2023 during an attempted arrest, and he faces up to 20 years in prison per count if convicted.
- Illegal immigrant suspected of gang ties arrested after allegedly ramming ICE officer
Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, an illegal immigrant suspected of gang ties, was arrested after ramming an ICE officer during a traffic stop. He faces charges of assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and is linked to the 18th Street Gang. The incident involved a high-speed chase and shooting by law enforcement.