Fri, May 8, 2026 at 3:44 PM UTC
Suspected MS-13 gang member arrested in Erie: DHS
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed an alleged MS-13 gang member was arrested in Erie.
According to a Customs and Border Protection spokesperson, on the morning of April 15, an operation in Erie ended with the arrest of 11 illegal aliens, including an alleged MS-13 gang member, at a hotel.
CBP said several of the arrested aliens had prior criminal histories.
That includes one who they said had prior arrests for assault with intent to cause physical injury with a weapon and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
No other information has been provided.
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