In the Monday night episode of Dr. Phil Primetime, the show examines the concerning issue of a Colorado apartment complex allegedly taken over by a Venezuelan gang. The episode, titled “Armed & Dangerous: Colorado Town Overrun By A Criminal Gang?” brings to light the harrowing experiences of former resident Cindy and her allegations of escalating violence and the presence of the Tren De Aragua gang.
Cindy recounts months of fear and danger, including shootings, armed men lurking in hallways, and threats. She believes that the gang, known as Tren De Aragua, is responsible for the chaos. Despite her frequent pleas to 911, Cindy claims that the police response was insufficient to address the escalating situation.
Eventually, with the assistance of city council member Danielle Jurinsky, who has spoken out about the suspected Venezuelan gang activity in the area, Cindy was able to move out of the complex.
Joining Cindy and Danielle on the show is John Fabbricatore, a former ICE field director. Fabbricatore attributes the gang’s presence in Colorado to the state’s sanctuary state status and lax border security. He asserts that these factors have made the state an attractive target for gangs like Tren De Aragua to establish their operations.
To further investigate the border situation, News on Merit Street anchor Kris Guttierez Romero seeks insight from Gabe Acosta, a retired border patrol agent from El Paso, Texas. Acosta claims that the border issues are “self-induced,” tracing the problems back to a statement made by then-Vice President Biden about not deporting anyone during the first 100 days of his administration.
Dr Phil Primetime: Armed & Dangerous: Colorado Town Overrun By A Criminal Gang? airs Monday, September 30, 2024, at 8:00 PM on Merit Street Media.
