Tag: 18th_street_gang

LA 'Peace Ambassador' with Murder Conviction Arrested for Illegal Body Armor

3 Jun 2026 1:10 p.m. · Source: Denver FBI

A Los Angeles 'Peace Ambassador,' identified as Michael Angel Alvarez, a convicted murderer and alleged 18th Street gang member, was arrested for illegally possessing high-level body armor near MacArthur Park, raising questions about the city-funded program.

Politics and Government Law Enforcement Business General Politics Legal Social Issues Employment and Labor Michael Angel Alvarez 18th Street gang Peace Ambassador Los Angeles MacArthur Park Body Armor Violent Crime FBI
Illegal Alien Sentenced for Firearms and Drug Sales in Boston

18 May 2026 5:52 p.m. · Source: Denver FBI

Melbi Ovidio Ortez, an unlawfully residing Salvadoran national and 18th Street Gang associate, received 27 months in prison for illegally selling firearms, including those with defaced serial numbers, and distributing cocaine to gang members in Chelsea.

Law Enforcement Politics and Government Federal Government Legal Social Issues Melbi Ovidio Ortez Firearms Offenses Drug Distribution 18th Street Gang Chelsea, Massachusetts Homeland Security Task Force Illegal Alien FBI