As they continue to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Suffolk County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Josue Zepeda Padilla who is wanted for an MS-13 gang assault.
Zepeda Padilla was one of seven people indicted for the robbery, kidnapping and gang assault of a 15-year-old boy that occurred on January 6. The group lured the teen to the Huntington train station where they beat him then forced him into a vehicle and transported him to Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in Brentwood. While there, the victim was beaten and stabbed.
All seven suspects were indicted, however, Zepeda Padilla remains at large. Crime Stoppers is offering a Fast Cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to Zepeda Padilla’s arrest.
If you have information, call Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.