Head of NYC anti-violence program busted in massive upstate gun, drug sweep

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The director of Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence, part of Mayor Eric Adams’ strategy to take guns off the streets, was hit with weapons and drug charges in a massive upstate law enforcement s…

“The allegations of drug trafficking and gun possession against Michael Rodriguez are shocking and disturbing, especially since he has attended anti-violence events and peace marches portraying himself as someone who cares about stopping the violence in our community,” Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said in a statement Tuesday.Michael Rodriguez, 48, director of Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence, was part of Mayor Eric Adams’ anti-gun organization.

“This case exemplifies the benefits of coordinated and dedicated enforcement actions by police and prosecutors, and why no one who traffics narcotics in Orange County can hope to evade law enforcement,” he said.

 

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