OVS (gang)

OVS is formed. Originally as a car club but gradually into a gang. Their original territory started in south Ontario but as of today they claim the entire city of Ontario.

The OVS Black Angels are formed. The gang takes its name from a popular comic book of the time. Frank "Mosca" Castrejon is among the founders. Several years later the Jr Black Angels are formed. Recruiting teens as young as 11 yrs of age. Their original territory started in the south east side of Ontario. As of today they claim the entire city of Ontario, Ca., with certain parts of the Inland Empire and surrounding counties

The OVS Earth Angels are formed. Some recall as offshoots from the Black Angels. Just as the Black Angels they eventually formed a Jr version of the E.A.'s. The Jr E.A.'s age bracket was in their early 20s.[33] Many families were divided in half. One brother was an Earth Angel while the other brother was a Black Angel. As well as cousins, uncles, aunts, etc. In the early years the E.A.'s out numbered the B.A.'s. Their original territory started in south Ontario.

Northside Ontario Calaveras street gang forms. This gang was short lived and died out in the mid 80s.

OVS gang member Tito Marines Jr. is found murdered in south Ontario. It was believed to have been a paid hit from a known OVS drug dealer Mary Lou Davilla Salazar

Found murdered in a home on Sunkist street in south Ontario are Mary Lou Davilla Salazar, Lourdes Flores and Francisco Delgado Ortiz. This was a revenge hit for the murder of OVS gang member Tito Marines Jr.

High ranking OVS Eme member and later La Eme Godfather Reuben "Tupi" Hernandez is arrested for the Ontario murders of Mary Lou Davilla Salazar, Lourdes Flores and Francisco Delgado Ortiz.

High ranking OVS Eme member and later La Eme Godfather Reuben "Tupi" Hernandez is sentenced to 3 consecutive life terms plus 16 years in state prison for the murders of Salazar, Flores and Ortiz.

The OVS Earth Angels 175 members gang and the female Earth Angelettes gang disbands. Many senior members are official made members of the California Mexican mafia. There are many street versions in why the E.A.'s disbanded.[34]

East L.A. Benjamin "Topo" Peters (Age 54) replaces East L.A. Maravilla Joe "Peg Leg" Morgan as La Eme godfather, Peters is challenged for control of La Eme by OVS Black Angel Reuben "Tupi" Hernandez (Age 35) competing for leadership and godfather status of the California Mexican Mafia. Both are very well known to many law-enforcement officers in Los Angeles and southern California. Ultimately Ruben "Tupi" Hernandez gains control of La Eme which consisted of at least 1000 active eme members.[35]

22 members and associates of the California Mexican Mafia (La Eme) are indicted on RICO charges including La Eme godfather OVS Black Angel Reuben "Tupi" Hernandez.

La Eme godfather OVS Black Angel Reuben "Tupi" Hernandez is sentenced to his fourth life term from the RICO charges.

OVS Black Angel leader Angel "Vala" Marines murders a fellow OVS Black Angel member.[36]

In June 2001, Hector "Pirate" Ruben Lopez was a suspected OVS Black Angels member, with an outstanding warrant for his arrest because he had absconded from parole supervision. On June 20, 2001, Glen Willett, then a Senior Special Agent of the California Department of Corrections, received information that Lopez was located at a residence on Oakland Avenue, in Ontario, California. During surveillance, Willett and Ontario Police Department ("OPD") officers observed Lopez's mother and brother, Joe "Joker" Martel, enter the Oakland Avenue residence. Martel was a known OVS Black Angel gang member who was also on parole. Through a window in the door, Willett saw Lopez "peek around the corner from a hallway. Willett ordered Lopez to open the door, but Lopez disappeared down the hallway out of sight. A few minutes after Willett and the OPD officers unsuccessfully tried to force entry, Lopez opened the door and was arrested a few feet outside the front door. The officers conducted a protective sweep of the residence, forcing entry into a back bedroom. In the hallway bathroom toilet, officers found an empty clear plastic baggy. After the residence was secured, the officers conducted a parole search of the residence. During the parole search, officers found plastic baggies containing methamphetamine and three handguns.

On June 27, 2001, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Special Agent David Silva requested federal prosecution of Lopez. Behnke accepted the case for prosecution pending further investigation, and opened a case file for Lopez on July 5, 2001.

In late September 2001, FBI Special Agent Volk interviewed Lopez, for a second time, about Lopez's knowledge of the OVS Black Angels, and advised Lopez that he "could be looking at serious federal time" unless he cooperated. Lopez refused to cooperate. Lopez was thereafter indicted by a federal grand jury for being a felon in knowing possession of firearms, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), and for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

Lopez pled guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, reserving the right to appeal the denial of his motions to dismiss and suppress. Lopez was sentenced to 169 months in prison.[37]

OVS rival gang members Henry Valle, 18, and Narisco Perez, 18, are found shot dead in a minivan in the 4200 block of Los Serranos Boulevard in Chino Hills. Valle had mistakenly burglarized a home connected to Darryl Castrejon one of the top Mexican Mafia enforcers and southern California shot-caller with ties to the Pomona's 12th Street gang.[38]

OVS LA Eme members Darryl Castrejon, Arthur Garcia, Julio Ponce Felix Jr. and Ricardo Polanco are arrested for conspiracy to commit murder against a fellow La Eme member "Frankie Buelna". They are included with the 57 Gang Members arrested from the Pomona Sharkies. With a seizure of more than six pounds of methamphetamine worth nearly $36,000, 18 pounds of methamphetamine ice worth $162,000, 36 grams of heroin, 14 grams of cocaine, more than $23,000 in U.S. currency, 11 pistols, several rifles and shotguns, and one grenade. In addition, during the arrests agents seized nine more pounds of methamphetamine, one-half pound of heroin, 25 firearms, including an AK-47 and approximately $20,000 in U.S. currency. The investigation included the use of wiretaps, informants, extensive surveillance, and undercover agents.[39]

The Gangland TV series approached members from the OVS gang for an episode. The TV series was aware of their power struggle in the California Mexican mafia as well as with the leadership and influence that OVS carries in the prison system and on the streets of southern California. OVS turned them down several times.[40]

OVS Black Angel member Johnathan Valderama is convicted of attempted murder for shooting at Ontario police during a traffic stop.

OVS gang member Cesar Albert Mora was sentenced to 58 years to life, including 25 years to life for an assault conviction plus five years for gang enhancements on an assault conviction.  A 25-year-to-life term was imposed but stayed on the active gang participation conviction. With three prior serious felony convictions and three prior strikes he was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon for stabbing a victim at a house party and possession of a shank while in custody.[41]

OVS La Eme members Ricardo Polanco and Arthur Garcia receive sentences of 50 and 55 years to life for the murder of Frankie "Frankie B" Buelna in 2005. Buelna was green lighted by longtime Eme top enforcer Darryl Castrejon for collecting taxes in his area without authorization.

OVS La Eme member Darryl Castrejon failed to appear at a court hearing in Pomona Superior Court for the first time in three years - three days before the Frankie B murder plot trial. Castrejon posted a $1 million bail and disappeared. As of today he still has been eluding law enforcement as a fugitive. He's been seen in Mexico and Central America and with direct ties to the major drug cartels. He's been using the Inland Empire and L.A. gangs to ferry large quantities of drugs and cash across the border while remaining untouchable to the feds and law enforcement while also appearing to fall off the radar.[42]

OVS gang member Andrew Magallanez was convicted of murder and attempted murder in a Colton restaurant. A woman restaurant employee, identified in court as Jane Doe, saw a fight develop in the restaurant's patio and tried to reach her manager when the fighting escalated inside. The woman was standing near the entrance, when she saw the shooter – later identified as Magallanez – walk inside and pull a silver handgun from either his waistband or pocket. He lifted the gun, pointed it toward the crowd and started firing. The shooter yelled, "Black Angels" after the gunfire.[43]

A 17-month investigation spearheaded by the Ontario Police Department resulted in the arrest of 52 alleged gang members who had ties to the Mexican Mafia. Ontario police officers said the gang investigation was the largest in the city's history.

About 400 law-enforcement officers participated with the Ontario Police department with the support of the DEA, the U.S. Attorney's Office and surrounding law-enforcement agencies. Officers went to 34 locations in Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties to serve search and arrest warrants. Only seventeen of those were in Ontario. The arrests included more than 60 federal indictments as well as the seizure of firearms, methamphetamine and $168,000 in cash.[44]

In addition to RICO charges, the indictments alleges violent crimes in aid of racketeering, conspiracies to distribute heroin, methamphetamine and firearms violations. The RICO conspiracy count in the indictments alleges a series of specific overt acts, including transporting narcotics from Mexico into the United States; shooting at police during a high-speed chase; an armed robbery of a convenience store; and the murder of an OVS Black Angel member "Paul Angel" who ran afoul of the gang.

A joint federal-state law enforcement operation led to the arrest of the OVS gang members and associates who are also named in federal racketeering and narcotics indictments. The arrests were the result of the indictments returned by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles. The main indictment names total of 52 defendants, 36 of whom are charged under the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. A second indictment charges another 10 defendants with narcotics trafficking violations.[45][46]

These defendants are just a very small percentage of the OVS gang. Wire taps played a very important role with these indictments. As of today as with many other gangs their phone calls are encrypted with smart apps, etc. Criminals attempting to learn from their mistakes with todays technology.

OVS gang member Frank Martin Hernandez, 33, entered a plea bargain with prosecutors that carries a 35-year prison sentence. On April 26, 2006 at 2:30 a.m., Ontario police officers went to the intersection on Campus Avenue and Holt Boulevard to investigate reports of a person breaking into a car. As officers arrived, Hernandez left the area in a dark Honda. Police tried to stop him but he sped away, traveling as fast as 110 mph. During the chase, Hernandez fired several rounds from a handgun at the officer following him. Hernandez pleaded guilty to attempted murder and shooting at a police officer.[47]

An OVS gang member was found guilty of first-degree murder for shooting a man that prosecutors described as a gang member "green-lighted" by his gang for execution. A jury deliberated for two days in West Valley Superior Court before convicting 23-year-old Daniel Vera of murdering 29-year-old Manuel Jesus Vega in Upland on Jan. 13, 2009. The jury also convicted Vera of participation in a criminal street gang, as well as two special allegations – that Vera used a firearm and committed the killing in association with a gang.[48][49]

Two OVS gang members, Joseph Arrez, 31 and Johhniennie Flores, 29, kills an African American and is charged with murder, carjacking and participating with a criminal street gang.[50]

OVS gang member Avid Joseph Aviles, 36 was arrested and convicted for attempted murder. He got into an argument with his girlfriend. During the argument a man tried to intervene and calm the situation down. Aviles got upset with the man and shot him in the left leg. In addition to the attempted murder charges, Aviles was arrested for a parole violation.[51]

OVS gang member Tony Reyes Martinez gets in a shoot out with Ontario police.[52]

OVS Black Angel leader Thomas "Night Owl" murders an OVS fellow Black Angel member.[53]

The OVS Gang along with the Pomona Sharkey's Gang and several other SGV gangs are targeted as a Narcotics Distribution Network, Including Members of an International Drug Trafficking Organization. An investigation by the San Gabriel Valley Safe Streets Task Force resulted in the arrest of 27 defendants who face federal narcotics charges for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution network. A federal grand jury returned an indictment in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles charging a total of 27 defendants, several of whom were already in custody. The indictment outlines hundreds of overt acts that formed the basis for the conspiracy to manufacture, possess, and distribute large quantities of nearly pure methamphetamine. The indictment charges the defendants for their roles in the distribution of methamphetamine, the possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine; for conspiring to manufacture, possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of methamphetamine; and maintaining drug-involved premises, all violations of the United States Code, Title 21.[54]

OVS gang members Danny Ray Contreras and James Edward Hall shot and killed a fellow OVS gang member that was "green lighted". Both were convicted of first degree murder, gun-use enhancements and a gang enhancement.[55] Both were sentenced to life.

OVS La Eme leaders Armando "Mando" Barajas of Pomona and Juan "Nito" Gil — was convicted of violations of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, as well as allegations of violent crimes in aid of racketeering, conspiring to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, and firearms violations. A federal jury convicted the pair following a nine-day trial, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office. The lead defendant Barajas, 50, was accused of controlling the gang's activities, including the narcotics distribution activities in the gang's territory. Juan "Nito" Gil, 43, serving a 10-year prison term when he was indicted in 2010 – was also found guilty of exercising control of gang activities by communicating directions through others linked to the gang.[56]

San Bernardino County's largest gang case ends totally a 485 years of prison sentences including charging OVS La Eme member Darryl Castrejon who continues to elude authorities.

OVS gang members Carlos "Chino" Rivera, Raul "Crook" Prieto, and Jessica Medina attempts to appeal their jury convictions arising out of activities connected with the OVS Black Angels, Prieto objects to the admission of testimony from Black Angels gang leader David Navarro regarding the meaning of the term "bird" and argues that the prosecution mischaracterized Navarro's testimony in its closing argument. However, Navarro's testimony was admissible as a lay opinion supported by his experience as the leader of the gang's extortion activities and participation in methamphetamine sales. The evidence is sufficient to allow a rational fact finder to convict Prieto based on the distribution of methamphetamine. The recorded telephone calls demonstrate Prieto's willingness to sell half an ounce of a larger supply of a controlled substance. Prieto never questioned Rivera regarding what type of drugs Rivera was expecting when he "re-upped," allowing for a reasonable inference that Prieto understood Rivera's reference. This inference is bolstered by Navarro's testimony that Rivera had conducted methamphetamine deals from Prieto's mother's house in Prieto's presence and with Prieto's knowledge, demonstrating that Prieto knew that Rivera trafficked in methamphetamine. Finally, Rivera was arrested with nearly half a pound of high-purity methamphetamine following his conversation with Prieto. Because a conviction can be proven through circumstantial evidence and inferences drawn from that evidence, and because a reasonable fact finder could conclude that Prieto knew Rivera was distributing methamphetamine and that Prieto was requesting half an ounce of methamphetamine to sell. Prieto's argument failed.[57]

OVS gang member Jon Flores, 34, was convicted of murder and carjacking of Gregory Peck Johnson on Easter in 2011. A jury found Flores guilty of murder, carjacking, attempted murder and participation in a street gang. He was sentenced to 143 years in West Valley Superior Court.

OVS and other San Bernardino county gangs along with the San Gabriel Valley gangs (the surenos alliance) heightens their Mexican Mafia orders and agrees on terrorizing and killing African Americans (Crips, Bloods, etc.) in their territories.[58]

As of today the Inland Empire and SGV sureno gangs continues to war with the black gangs pushing them further down south pass Riverside county. In retaliation many African American gangs are killing young Latinos in their teens in the Inland Empire.

A veteran of OVS (Sunkist St-Black Angels),[59][60][61] Tupi joined La Eme during one of the frequent trips behind bars he made during his late teens. Tupi, along with his best friend Tito Marines, led OVS in battle against other well-established surrounding gangs.

Tupi's devotion and eagerness to please his superiors in La Eme led him to become known as one of the most dangerous inmates in the California prison system – a designation he would prove when his buddy Marines was killed while he served an 8-year sentence for robbery. Upon his release, Tupi promptly returned to his old haunts where he chastised the younger members of OVS for failing to take care of business, meaning kill a list of people he had passed down through the "prison information network" before his release. Prime on his list of people to kill was Mary Lou Davila Salazar, the woman he deemed responsible for Marines' murder. During a series of meetings with the most promising Eme recruits from OVS, Tupi warned the youngsters to stay off of the street Salazar lived on, and secured an arsenal of weapons to complete his mission of revenge. In an event which shocked the city of Ontario, Tupi entered Salazar's house on the morning of June 22, 1987 and savagely beat and executed not only Salazar, but also her young roommate and her boyfriend.

Police immediately determined that Tupi was responsible. Within 48 hours of the vicious episode, Tupi was behind bars for what would turn into a life sentence. Convicted of the triple homicide, Hernandez received a life sentence for each of his victims. During the trial, evidence of his Eme ties was introduced, and it quickly became apparent that Tupi Hernandez was much more than just a street soldier. Testimony was introduced that veteran Eme members referred to him as "sir" and fawned at the chance to please him. It would be years before his true status in the gang became known.

During the Mexican Mafia federal pre-trial hearings the Feds and local law enforcement was well aware of the power struggle and tension between "Tupi" Hernandez and Benjamin "Topo" Peters. This Mexican Mafia rico act was huge while being televised worldwide. Incarcerated in a federal locked down facility with strict procedures and protocols it's not possible for any type of weapon to be circulating- unless it was allowed to happened. The Feds purposely locked down "Tupi" Hernandez and Benjamin "Topo" Peters together and was well aware of the outcome that was going to take place. While the feds and local law enforcement were waiting and watching while laughing it up behind the 24 hour security cameras, Benjamin "Topo" Peters made his move on "Tupi" Hernandez. "Topo" repeatedly stabbed "Tupi" while pinning him down as he sat in the corner of the cell. In the end the Feds came in acting like they were the good guys and separated the two. Ultimately "Tupi" Hernandez was set up. Little did the public know that because of this incident, there was tension for many years between the Inland Empire La Eme faction and the East L.A. La Eme faction. The East L.A. faction did not want the Inland Empire faction to be in control.

One of the top leaders of the OVS family and one of the Mexican Mafia top leaders in California, Darryl Castrejon's[62][63][64] leadership and influence as an enforcer has the skante warriors leader spawned a new breed of generational top notched soldiers and new recruits for La Eme throughout California. This silent, observant, untouchable leader from OVS is known to have major influences with southern California gangs, thus making OVS an untouchable ally within the Sureno network.

Ambassador of the OVS La Eme and shot caller of the OVS Black Angels.[65][66][67][68]

Ambassador of the OVS La Eme and shot caller for OVS and the OVS Black Angels. He may now be the top shot caller for the inland Empire La Eme in the federal penitentiaries.

Ambassador of the OVS La Eme in the federal penitentiaries and shot caller for OVS and the OVS Black Angels.

Pelican Bay OVS La Eme old timer

***Many new OVS La Eme carnales have been made since the 2010 RICO Act.***

Ex leader of the OVS Black Angels. Snitch. Cooperated with the Feds and law enforcement in the 2010 RICO Act. See the OVS timeline "February 20, 2015"

As technology advances, so does OVS. Known as one of the leading families (gangs) to put in place a mandatory "no dope – physically fit" policy, these gang members are the new recruits of la eme and tomorrow's criminal leaders of their streets.[69] One of the requirements to be an official OVS member is to commit murder. This was an original requirement for the Black Angels sub-clique, and now has been put in place for all starting members of OVS, thus making OVS a feared and respected gang. Crimes of murder can be anywhere. OVS knows that the Ontario Police department and gang task force is fully aware of their initiation process and will send their new recruits to the surrounding counties to get "jumped in" by committing a murder. Because of the past RICO act the OVS Mexican Mafia membership has grown. Weeding out the weak from the strong with their initiations guarantees the OVS Mexican Mafia from would be informants and snitches.[70]

Onterio Sur is traditionally predominantly Mexican American. They continue to recruit Hispanic males and females, but on occasions may recruit Caucasians. The average member joins in his or her early teenage years. There are active members as old as their sixties.