Annapolis MS-13 Gang Members Charged For Attempted Murder

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Four MS-13 gang members from Annapolis were indicted on a slew of charges, including attempted murder, by a federal grand jury Thursday, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Stephen M. Schenning announced.

Those charged in the three-count indictment include: Fermin Gomez-Jimenez, 20; Manuel Martinez-Aguilar, also known as “El Lunatic” and “Zomb,” 19; Moises Alexis Reyes-Canales, also known as “Sicopita,” 19; and Marlon Cruz-Flores, 22.

Prosecutors said the four men attempted to kill two victims on Oct. 23 in Annapolis for "the purpose of gaining entrance to and maintaining and increasing position in MS-13."

The defendants face a maximum sentence of life in prison, prosecutors said. Initial court appearances have not been scheduled yet.

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Anne Arundel County Police Chief Timothy Altomare held a press conference last month regarding gang-related activity across the area, and implored residents to report threats by gang members.

"Every level of government is working around the clock nonstop to lessen the dangers to the citizens of Anne Arundel County," he said.

Altomare said Oct. 6 that three recent deaths were murders linked to gang activity, and asked the public to share tips that might lead to arrests. The location where bodies were found and other information was not released at that point for fear that more people would be hurt or killed.

He also urged any resident who feels in danger from a gang to contact the police department. "I'm begging you to come talk to us," he said. "Your lives matter to us. It's our job to keep you safe."

"We won't desert you and we'll be there for you. That's my word as your chief of police," Altomare said, reading out the following phone numbers for people who feel in danger of gang violence. He urged them to call 410-222-4117 if they know of any rumors or the gang tip line at 410-222-4700.

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