Even a Bridgeport Gang Brags on YouTube
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 | Updated 6:15 PM EDT
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A suspected gang turned to YouTube to brag a bit.
A Bridgeport gang is turning to YouTube and Facebook to brag about their exploits. According to the Connecticut Post, members of the Stack Boyz are seen showing a hand sign with their index finger, ring finger and pinky finger extended to form a "W," representing the city's West Side.
"They are living with a fantasy that will lead them to either winding up dead or living the rest of their lives behind bars," John Brenner told the newspaper. Brenner is a recently retired Bridgeport police lieutenant and was a lead investigator into the crimes linked to the gang.
The Stack Boyz first came to light in July 2006 . Members have been linked to the deadly shooting of 15-year-old Rashod Leak. After the teen's murder, a large white sheet with the words "Stack Boyz'' was placed over a fence in front of the his home.
The gang has also been linked to several drug overdoses. A task force of U.S. Drug Enforcement agents and local police recently rounded up 37 members. The charges range from racketeering to illegal drug sales and gun possession. Gang members made 44 sales of heroin and 12 sales of cocaine to either undercover officers or cooperating witnesses, police told the newspaper.
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