Apr 27 2007
Elderly Woman Arrested in Mexican Mafia Sting
THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — Thirteen reputed members of one of Southern California’s most feared gangs have been arrested in the Coachella Valley on narcotics and money laundering charges.
The raids detailed in court papers unsealed today followed a 10 month wiretap investigation of Jose Chavez Huerta, 42, of Thermal. He is alleged to have run a sophisticated methamphetamine and heroin trafficking business as shot caller for the area’s branch of the Mexican Mafia gang.
Also arrested was the 75-year old mother of Richard “Psycho” Aguirre, who is serving a life sentence at Pelican Bay State Prison. Jovita Aguirre is accused of collecting so called “taxes” from other gangs in the Mexican Mafia’s vast sphere of influence.
Authorities say yesterday’s raids netted more than 50 guns, methamphetamine, a live pipe bomb, $15,000 in cash and several vehicles.
The Associated Press - Written by April Ghan http://www.news10.net/display_story.aspx?storyid=27134
