US Marshals Arrest Teen Bloods Member with Interim NJ US Attorney Alina Habba Present

Newark Multi-Agency Raid

• 🎯 A multi-agency raid in Newark targeted alleged shooters and gang members, with the newly appointed Interim New Jersey US Attorney Alina Habba observing.
• ⚡ The operation involved 22 agents from the US Marshals, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and local law enforcement.

Arrest of Zakiyy Houser

• 💡 The first individual apprehended was Zakiyy Houser, an 18-year-old Bloods gang member wanted for aggravated assault.
• 👕 Houser was found wearing a blue Amazon delivery vest at the Pennington Court apartments.
• 🤝 Alina Habba was seen assisting in escorting Houser to a vehicle after his arrest.

Other Arrests and Operations

• ⚠️ The targets of the raid included individuals accused of shooting people and a weapons trafficker.
• 🔍 One suspect, David Bogar, wanted for aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, was found hiding under a bed.
• 🎤 Briefings were held before and after arrests to update agents on the charges and alleged actions of the targets.

Alina Habba's Perspective

• 💬 Habba stated her reason for participating in the raid was to understand the daily work of the agents and better support their efforts from her office.
• 👏 She expressed admiration for the agents' dedication and the complexity of the cases they manage.
• 🇺🇸 Habba emphasized her commitment to ensuring her team supports law enforcement in securing convictions.