May 9, 2007 · But if the Latin Kings' history in other cities is any indication, several gang members right now are vying to fill the leadership void and reconstitute their organization. The Southeastern Massachusetts Gang Task Force executed "Operation Kingfish" after a year-long investigation into the Latin Kings' New Bedford chapter.

Dec 2, 2005 · Authorities said they recruited a member of the Latin Kings street gang to become an informant on various crimes committed in and around Aurora since March 2004. Details from that informant helped secure charges during a yearlong joint investigation by the Aurora Police Department, the FBI and Kane County law enforcement.

Sep 7, 2006 · The Latin Kings, formed in Chicago in the 1960s, now has chapters throughout the eastern United States. In Chelsea, the group has been involved in a gang war with rivals over the past few years, resulting in numerous shootings, stabbings and other violence, authorities said.

Oct 5, 2004 · The Latin Kings are huge out there as well as several other Hispanic gangs. The Latin Kings are a huge, very organized Gang, and a major problem. The Governor just allocated millions to combat Gangs in MASS, and Springfield got more money then the City of Boston did if that sais something.

Jul 23, 2005 · Two other of the Latin Kings' highest "crowns" were also arrested. Jesus Santos, 34, of 916 North Hamilton St., Lindenhurst, who police consider a third in command, was charged with first-degree burglary and held on $500,000 bond, and faces up to 25 years in jail if convicted.

Apr 25, 2009 · BOSTON -- A Latin King gang member who killed his gay lover, both out of jealousy and to cover up their relationship, was convicted Friday of first-degree murder. Christian "King Joker" Almonte, 26, of North Andover, was sentenced to life in …

Feb 25, 2005 · Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation, Almighty Latin King and Queen Charter Nation, Black Gangster Disciples, Bloods, Crips,(numerous sets of each), Gangster Disciples, East Coast Foreign Crips, 1% Motorcycle Clubs (Hells Angles, Branded Ones), Nation of Gods and Earths aka Five Percenters, Ku Klux Klan, La Ñeta, Los Solidos, Mara Salvatrucha ...

Mar 13, 2011 · I don't see how that's possible. According to the local community activists the Latin Kings are a good organization that just has a "few bad apples." They contribute to charity and mostly partake in school,church and supervised club activities. Most of the LK are just good kids looking for other kids with similar goals and dreams .

Jan 13, 2008 · In New Bedford last year, 38 members of the Latin Kings were arrested thanks to work with the federal task force. "Just the fact that this task force is based right here in New Bedford has made a difference in this community, Fall River and Taunton," said Gregg Miliote, spokesman for Bristol County District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter.

Dec 7, 2008 · National gangs include the Latin Kings (28 members), the Bloods (nine members), the Crips (one member), SUR-13 (13 members), MS-13 (four members) and a Brazilian gang made up of several smaller gangs (40 members). Bullets know no names. Another reason to Arm Framingham State and Mass Bay.