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UPDATE: Two More Leaders Of Barrio Azteca Arrested Friday

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.

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