11th alleged member of the Dump Squad street gang was arrested in Newport News, Wednesday. Rickey Rice, AKA "Munchie," was considered armed and dangerous by investigators. Officials say he is now with 10 other alleged Dump Squad gangsters already in U.S Marshal custody.Six alleged Dump Squad street gang members were in federal court Wednesday, in Norfolk, where they requested to be held without bond until their trial date. The judge granted that request. Rice was also in court, Wedesday, for his initial hearing, just four hours after his arrest.The capture of Rickey Rice was big news, Wednesday, showing Newport News Police Chief Jim Fox is true to his word."If you are a gang member...I'd look over your shoulder because we're following you. We're looking at you. We're going to target you and we're going to take you off the street," says Fox.After the Chief's warning Friday, Rice now joins 10 alleged Dump Squad members who face more than 100 years in prison if convicted. Between the men and woman listed in a federal indictment, they're accused of "at least three murders, several attempted murders, robberies, assaults, arson, witness intimidation, drug trafficking and weapons violations."
Dana Boente, acting U.S. Attorney for Eastern Virinia, says the Dump Squad is accused of terrorizing the Ridley Circle, Harbor Homes, and Dickerson Court areas of Newport.A recent WAVY.com interview with FBI Special Agent in Charge Alex Turner revealed the Dump Squad is one of 116 gangs in Hampton Roads. The alleged members arrested are 11 of 6,000 total gang members throughout the area.On Wednesday, the judge ruled Rice will be detained by U.S. Marshals at least until his detention hearing scheduled for the end of this week. Rice is charged with racketeering, selling drugs, robbery, maiming, and more.Rice told the judge he is a father. He said he has an 8 year-old and a 3 year-old. Rice was considered a federal fugitive until investigators say a Crime Line tip lead to his arrest in the 7300 block of River Road in Newport News.No trial date has been set for the alleged Dump Squad members. Rice's detention hearing is scheduled for Friday.The quick arrest of Rice today proves the Crime Line works according to Newport News Police. The caller did not have to give any personal information and now could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000

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