Vineland Boys Gang
The Vineland Boyz gang composes mainly of Hispanic Americans operating in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles.
| Years active | 1980s – present |
|---|---|
| Territory | North Hollywood, Sun Valley, Burbank |
| Ethnicity | Mainly Hispanics |
| Membership (est.) | 50+ |
| Criminal activities | Drug trafficking, assault, robbery, extortion, arms trafficking, theft, murder, racketeering, illegal gambling, and fraud |
| Allies | Mexican Mafia, Armenian Power, Abergil crime family |
History
The gang was originally made up of former associates of the 18th Street Gang.[1] It was named after Vineland Street in North Hollywood. where members would play football.[1]
In 2003, members of the Vineland Boyz gang fatally shot Burbank Police Officer Matthew Pavelka.[2] This prompted a massive response where 1,300 federal and local law enforcement members took part in "Operation Silent Night". It resulted in 23 arrests of Vineland Boyz gang members.[2]
On February 13, 2019 the Vineland Boyz gang was targeted again by federal agents.[3] Over three dozen associates were arrested in the raids.[3]
References
- "The Vineland Boys Gang". Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- "Bad Night for the Vineland Boyz". Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- "Dozens of Reputed Gang Members, Associates Nabbed in Crackdowns Across Southern California". Retrieved 13 February 2019.
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