News

UPDATE: Two More Leaders Of Barrio Azteca Arrested Friday

By KVIA ABC-7

Published January 11, 2008 7:24 AM

By Darren Hunt

EL PASO — Five men suspected of being a part of El Paso’s most dangerous gang, Barrio Azteca, were arrested Thursday on various felony charges.

Friday, investigators added two more to that number in jail.

Six of the seven suspected members of the prison gang appeared before a judge Friday.

Eugene Mona, 50-year-old suspected lieutenant in the organization; Jose Martin Garcia, 38, an allegedsergeant; 28-year-old alleged sergeant Said Francisco Herrera; 27-year-old Johnny Michellitti, suspected soldier with the group and 28-year-old Danny Tarin, an alleged associate were arrested Thursday.

Eric Saucedo was arrested early Friday morning and Arturo Enriquez, in the afternoon.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

KVIA ABC-7

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.