TAMPA, Fla. – A federal grand jury has indicted six members of a Tampa-based gang known as “AP” (Alexander Park) on charges of racketeering conspiracy and various related offenses. The indictment, unsealed today, alleges that the gang engaged in a wide range of criminal activities, including narcotics distribution, bank fraud, obstruction of justice, and acts of violence such as murder, aggravated assault, robbery, and arson.
The six defendants named in the indictment are Christian Andujar Rivera (26), Irving Diego Bruzon (28), Xavier Chase Gardner (31), Mohamed Nidal Jaber (32), Julissa Collazo (27), and Kyle Miller (33). If convicted on all counts, each defendant faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.
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According to the indictment, AP operated primarily in Hillsborough County and surrounding areas. The gang’s activities are said to have caused significant harm to the community, both through the violence it perpetrated and the illegal narcotics it distributed.
The indictment also notifies each defendant that the United States intends to forfeit any assets traceable to the proceeds of their alleged offenses. This includes any property or money obtained through their criminal activities.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Tampa Police Department, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the case. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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The indictment of these six individuals marks a major victory for law enforcement in their fight against organized crime in the Tampa Bay area. However, the battle is far from over.
Authorities remain committed to identifying and prosecuting other members of AP and any other criminal organizations operating in the region.
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