The #FBI plays a crucial role in combating violent crime nationwide. Read this recent round-up of violent crime sto

 

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Violent Crime Case Round-Up

The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.

FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.

FBI Dedicates Additional Investigative and Victim Specialist Resources to Indigenous Women and Children in Indian Country
The FBI announced the results of Operation Not Forgotten, which dedicated over 40 FBI special agents, intelligence analysts, staff operational specialists, and victim specialists to 10 FBI field offices whose designated regions support women and children in indigenous communities.

• Investigative personnel and victim specialists collectively deployed to tribal areas to examine cases and focus resources on seeking justice for women and children who have been victims of crime.
• During Operation Not Forgotten, over 220 cases were handled by investigators during the resource surge.
• “Operation Not Forgotten reflects the FBI’s relentless and continued commitment to ensuring the safety and security of women and children in indigenous communities,” said FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate. “By expanding our presence in Indian Country and working closely with tribal law enforcement agencies and community advocates, the FBI aims to achieve meaningful and impactful progress in solving these cases and bringing justice for victims and their families and loved ones.”
• Full press release

Trinitarios Gang Member Charged in Connection With Two Shootings in Queens and Brooklyn on the Same Day
Abel Mora, a member of the Trinitarios—a violent street gang—was charge with being a convicted felon in possession of ammunition related to two separate shootings Mora allegedly committed in Queens and Brooklyn on August 13, 2023.

• If convicted, Mora faces up to 15 years in prison on each of the two counts.
• “Gang members like Mora continue to plague our city with his blatant disregard for the safety of our community and his reckless indifference to human life. It is only through our local and federal partnerships that we are able to put a stop to these violent repeat offenders,” stated FBI New York Assistant Director-in-Charge Smith. “This case is another example of how the FBI and our law enforcement partners are dedicated to keeping the streets of New York City safe for everyone in our community.”
• Full press release

Twelve Charged in Connection with Violent Motorcycle Gang Assault
A dozen members of the Homietos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang are now in custody on racketeering and firearms charges related to a violent assault of another motorcycle club in Houston.

• All 12 are charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and conspiracy to do so and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
• “The arrests of 12 alleged Homieto outlaw motorcycle gang members are the result of a multi-year FBI Houston-led interagency investigation and are the first significant indictments against these types of criminal groups in the Houston area,” said FBI Houston Acting Special Agent in Charge David Martinez. “This criminal organization is accused of crimes that keep victims, community members and rivals in a perpetual state of fear through intimidation and violence. Law enforcement and the public have had enough of the violence, ruthlessness and disregard for law and order that this gang is alleged to have perpetrated.”
• Full press release

Northern Nevada Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering Pregnant Indigenous Woman on Reservation
Michael Burciaga stabbed his pregnant girlfriend, a registered member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, multiple times, causing her death and the death of their unborn child.

• Burciaga has prior convictions for domestic assault in Becker County, Minn.; domestic battery in Fernley; and battery and domestic battery in Sparks.
• “Today’s sentencing ends a tragic story of cold-blooded murder,” said FBI Las Vegas Special Agent in Charge Spencer L. Evans. “While life in prison will not undo the crime committed by Mr. Burciaga, it will prevent him from victimizing anyone on the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation again. I appreciate the work of our investigators and tribal partners ensuring violent offenders such as this are held accountable, and residents can feel safe in their homes.”
• Full press release

San Francisco Daycare Worker Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Using Access to Children to Produce, Possess, and Distribute Child Pornography
Jace Wong was sentenced to serve 300 months in prison for production, attempted production, distribution, and possession of child pornography in connection with a scheme to take pictures and videos of four- to six-year-olds that he could share on child pornography sites online.

• Wong has been in custody since his arrest in April of 2021. He will begin serving his prison term immediately, and in addition to the prison term, Wong was ordered to serve 15 years of supervised release which will begin after his term of imprisonment.
• “Wong’s actions were shocking. Instead of attending to their safety, Wong exploited children of tender years for his own gratification. His sentence makes clear child predators will be held accountable,” said FBI San Francisco Special Agent in Charge Robert K.Tripp. “The FBI is committed to protecting our most vulnerable citizens and apprehending sexual offenders.”
• Full press release

Former State Trooper Gets 43 Years for Sexually Assaulting Women
Lee Ray Boykin, a former state trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), deprived two separate victims of their right to bodily integrity when he committed aggravated sexual abuse to one victim and kidnapped the other victim.

• Boykin was also found guilty of two counts of destruction, alteration or falsification of records in a federal investigation.
• “Lee Ray Boykin turned traffic stops into sexual assaults,” said U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani for the Southern District of Texas. “He used his badge and all the power it afforded to force himself onto two vulnerable women. Boykin targeted victims he believed would not report him and even thought he got away with it. He was wrong. This sentence sends a message that we will pursue anyone that poses a threat to our citizens, no matter what position they hold. And thanks to the hard work of law enforcement, the position Boykin now holds is inmate.”