RIVERSIDE – (INT) - Four associates of the Eastside Riva gang – including its leader, Ernie “Gordo” Hernandez, 55, are under arrest on federal charges of distributing methamphetamine.

The other defendants include Angel “Bundy” Hernandez, 34, who is the son of Ernie Hernandez; Gilberto Diaz, 30; and Bryan Deniz, 25 – are also named in a criminal complaint that alleges they distributed methamphetamine from July 20 through August 9.

Several of the drug transactions discussed in the complaint affidavit occurred at Primestone Tires Auto Repair on 14th Street in Riverside.

“Criminal street gangs like Eastside Rivera bring violence and drugs into our communities,” said United States Attorney Eileen M. Decker. “As the arrests demonstrate, law enforcement will continue to prosecute gang leaders and members to make our neighborhoods safer.”

Story Date: August 29, 2016