Fugitive from Jardines de Campo Rico Gang Arrested

On February 23, 2010, ALEX ALFREDO TRUJILLO-OJEDA, age 34, also known as, “Alex Cro,” “Cro Cro,” “Viejo,” and “Sarnoso,” was arrested at a residence in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico by the FBI and the Police of Puerto Rico. During the search of this residence, approximately 19 pounds of a substance believed to be marijuana and paraphernalia believed to be used to package illegal drugs were found, along with an AK-47 rifle and several magazines for different types of firearms.  

On June 11, 2009, a federal grand jury indicted TRUJILLO-OJEDA and several members of the Jardines de Campo Rico gang with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, heroin, crack cocaine, and marijuana; unlawful possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking; and extortion. Since June 12, 2009, TRUJILLO-OJEDA had been a fugitive.

It is believed TRUJILLO-OJEDA was the individual who was second in command of the Jardines de Campo Rico gang. To date, nine fugitives from this gang remain, to include, the leader, MARCELINO SALAZAR-LOPEZ, also known as “Audi.”

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Mariana Bauzá and Dina Avila.

The public is reminded that an indictment is not evidence of any guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial. The U.S. government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.