Mineola, NY (April 22, 2026)

Nassau County police announced a major gang takedown this week that led to 35 arrests, including 15 alleged gang members, during a countywide crackdown that began April 15. Authorities said those arrested were tied to the Bloods, Crips, MS-13 and Zoe Pound.

Police said nine of those arrested are believed to be Bloods members, two are tied to the Crips, three to MS-13 and one to Zoe Pound. The other 20 people arrested were not identified as gang members but were taken into custody on related criminal charges during the operation.

During the raids, investigators seized 10 illegal guns, along with drugs and other weapons. Officials said the operation involved multiple search warrants and targeted gang activity that they say has fueled violence in parts of Nassau County.

The takedown comes just days after the gang-related shooting at Eisenhower Park that left a 15-year-old dead and two others injured, though police have not said all of the arrests were directly tied to that case. Nassau officials said more enforcement actions are expected in the coming weeks as investigators continue building cases.