The FBI arrested 26 people Thursday morning, serving 14 warrants in Northern Illinois and Racine County. The people arrested were members of the Maniac Latin Disciples, the FBI said.The FBI said it seized three handguns, unknown amounts of meth, marijuana and cocaine and $85,000 in cash. "Obviously, there are still aspects of the investigation that are ongoing that we will continue to target. I can say with certainty that we took out the leadership and the greater chunk of the gang membership in the area," FBI Special Agent Justin Tolomeo said.Another arrest was made Friday, but the FBI said it is still searching for one wanted fugitive tied to the gang -- Fabian Melendez, 30, Waukegan, Illinois. He should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone knows his location, they are asked to call the FBI at 414-276-4684. The roundup was part of a year-long joint task force investigation with the Drug Enforcement Administration and police in the Racine area.

The FBI arrested 26 people Thursday morning, serving 14 warrants in Northern Illinois and Racine County.

The people arrested were members of the Maniac Latin Disciples, the FBI said.


The FBI said it seized three handguns, unknown amounts of meth, marijuana and cocaine and $85,000 in cash.

"Obviously, there are still aspects of the investigation that are ongoing that we will continue to target. I can say with certainty that we took out the leadership and the greater chunk of the gang membership in the area," FBI Special Agent Justin Tolomeo said.

Another arrest was made Friday, but the FBI said it is still searching for one wanted fugitive tied to the gang -- Fabian Melendez, 30, Waukegan, Illinois. He should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone knows his location, they are asked to call the FBI at 414-276-4684.

The roundup was part of a year-long joint task force investigation with the Drug Enforcement Administration and police in the Racine area.



