Overview
- A Polk County jury found Hernando Thompson guilty of racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and three counts of directing criminal gang activity.
- Investigators used a court-authorized wiretap that captured about 4,787 communications discussing criminal conduct.
- Six search warrants led to the seizure of roughly $1.5 million in drugs, 18 firearms, and ballistic armor.
- Officials reported about a dozen related arrests and said additional leads, including ties to North and South Carolina, remain under investigation.
- Authorities described violent acts attributed to the crew, including a home invasion where guns were pointed at an 8-year-old and a 3-month-old infant.