St. Lucie County Sheriff Announces Takedown of Violent 23rd Street Gang
St. Lucie County Sheriff announced the takedown of the violent 23rd Street Gang in Fort Pierce, a group linked to approximately 100 shootings, following an 18-month investigation called "Operation Scoreboard" which resulted in 11 arrests.
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, November 5, 2026 — The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office has announced the successful takedown of the 23rd Street Gang, a violent organization operating in Fort Pierce. This operation, named “Operation Scoreboard,” spanned 18 months and concluded with the arrest of 11 individuals.
The 23rd Street Gang has been linked to approximately 100 shootings in the Fort Pierce area. The Sheriff’s Office stated that the 18-month investigation culminated in the arrests that dismantled the group’s operations.
Further details regarding the specific charges faced by the arrested individuals, or the exact timeline of when the gang’s activities began, were not immediately available. The length of the investigation, 18 months, indicates a sustained effort by law enforcement to gather evidence and build a case against the gang. The nature and extent of the gang’s involvement in the approximately 100 shootings remain a key focus of the ongoing law enforcement efforts.
The successful conclusion of “Operation Scoreboard” marks a significant effort by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office to address violent crime within the community. The focus on a specific gang and its alleged role in a large number of shootings highlights the targeted approach taken in this investigation.
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