more black disciples busted
Eight gang members charged with drug trafficking

Associated Press
Story Created: Fri Nov 1, 2013 1:58 PM
Story Updated: Fri Nov 1, 2013 1:58 PM
CHICAGO (AP) - Eight alleged members of a major Chicago street gang have been charged with trafficking heroin and cocaine in the city.

The acting head of Chicago's FBI office, Robert Shields, Jr., and Chicago's new U.S. attorney, Zachary Fardon, announced the charges against the purported Black Disciples on Friday.

The FBI says one suspect was arrested in Peoria and six in Chicago. One evaded arrest.

The arrests come a week after Fardon was sworn in. Several politicians have urged him to target gangs and make the reduction of street violence a higher priority.

Those arrested include Darnell McMiller, whose alleged nickname is "Murder." A complaint cites him bragging on a wiretap that he carries out "hits" for his supplier.

A message seeking comment from McMiller's attorney wasn't immediately returned Friday.