The recent violent incident at Smith Haven Mall involving Tavion "Tay-Tay" Elting, an alleged member of the Mak Balla Family gang, led to his arrest and displayed a larger issue of gang violence in Suffolk County. Caught on video, the altercation exposed a dangerous atmosphere as an illegal 9mm handgun fell during the brawl. Following extensive investigations, prosecutors unveiled a significant indictment, involving 22 gang members and linking them to multiple violent crimes, including shootings and robberies over four years.
Elting's alleged gang, the Mak Balla Family, is detailed in a sweeping indictment that followed a four-year investigation, revealing 38 separate incidents, including violent crimes.
County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina emphasized that gang members have inflicted years of violence and narcotics on Suffolk County, which has severely impacted the community.
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