Trinitarios gang member charged with machinegun possession
A Lawrence man is accused of possessing an UZI machinegun with an extended magazine containing 24 rounds.
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Derek Mercado, a 20-year-old Lawrence resident, has been charged with possessing a machinegun following a law enforcement operation on May 6. Mercado, who is allegedly a member of the Trinitarios gang, was already in state custody for domestic violence offenses when the incident occurred.
A domestic violence report led to an arrest alert for Mercado, with the victim claiming he was carrying a firearm in a green duffel bag. Mercado was already wanted on two unrelated warrants.
When law enforcement arrested Mercado, they recovered an Israel Military Industries UZI submachinegun from the green bag. The weapon had an extended magazine with 24 rounds and was confirmed to be functional through testing.
The Trinitarios gang has been connected to multiple serious crimes in Massachusetts, including armed robberies, murders, and kidnapping. If convicted, Mercado faces up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a potential fine of $250,000.
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