12 suspects known as The Family indicted on organized crime charges in Colorado
The suspects are indicted on a total of 92 counts, according to the Denver District Attorney s Office. Author: Jennifer Campbell-Hicks Updated: 5:11 PM MST December 28, 2020
DENVER The Denver District Attorney s Office on Monday announced the indictments of 12 suspects it said are part of an organized crime group known as The Family.
The suspects, who were indicted on suspicion of operating as members of an enterprise, face a total of 92 counts in a series of crimes to support their methamphetamine addictions, according to a DA s Office press release.
They re accused in the identity thefts of more than 240 victims and in stealing and selling a multitude of items, including weapons, bicycles, sports memorabilia, jewelry, electronics, money and $500,000 in vehicles, the release says.
Dozen known as The Family indicted in Denver organized crime case, DA says
and last updated 2020-12-28 15:53:01-05
DENVER â A dozen people known by law enforcement as The Family have been indicted in Denver on organized crime charges, accused of committing robbery, extortion and other felonies to support their methamphetamine addiction, prosecutors said.
A grand jury indicted the suspects on Dec. 2, the Denver District Attorney s Office announced on Monday.
The suspects were led by Sarah Marie Lore, 38, known as Street Mom, according to prosecutors.
Prosecutors accused Lore of brokering deals over Facebook and maintaining the group s operations through violent attacks, a news release from the district attorney s office said.