Former “Hot Boys” Robbery Crew Member Sentenced To 279 Months In Prison In Connection With The Murder Of Kelly Diaz And Other Crimes
Alvarado Dominguez, a/k/a 'Jochi,' was sentenced to 279 months in prison for his role in the 'Hot Boys' racketeering crew, admitting to participating in the October 27, 2006 armed home invasion that resulted in the murder of Kelly Diaz and engaging in widespread drug trafficking and violent crime from 2006 to 2017.
Alvarado Dominguez, a/k/a 'Jochi,' was sentenced to 279 months in prison after pleading guilty to racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute marijuana. He admitted to participating in the October 27, 2006 armed robbery of Kelly Diaz in Washington Heights, during which Diaz was shot and killed, as part of the 'Hot Boys' crew’s decade-long campaign of violent home invasions, firearm use, and drug distribution across upper Manhattan and the Bronx. The crew trafficked cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and prescription opiates, and Dominguez’s sentence reflects his direct involvement in the fatal robbery and leadership within the enterprise.
Alvarado Dominguez, a/k/a 'Jochi,' was sentenced to 279 months in prison for his central role in the 'Hot Boys' racketeering enterprise, which operated from at least 2006 through 2017, committing armed home invasions, murder, assault, and drug trafficking. On October 27, 2006, Dominguez participated in the robbery of Kelly Diaz and his wife in their Washington Heights home, during which Diaz was shot and killed — a crime that formed the basis of his conviction. Dominguez pled guilty on August 13, 2018, to racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute marijuana, acknowledging his involvement in the broader criminal enterprise that targeted homes in upper Manhattan and the Bronx. The 'Hot Boys' crew routinely used firearms and distributed cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and prescription opiates as part of their operations. The investigation was led by the FBI and NYPD’s Grand Larceny Division, with prosecution handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman emphasized that Dominguez’s lengthy sentence ensures public safety by removing a violent offender from the streets for over two decades. The case underscores the federal government’s focus on dismantling violent street gangs responsible for both lethal crimes and narcotics distribution.
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- person Alvarado Dominguez
- agency the fbi and the nypd’s grand larceny division in this investigation
- Alvarado Dominguez Sentenced 279 Months In Prison
- Alvarado Dominguez Pled Guilty To Participating In A Racketeering Conspiracy And Conspiring To Distribute Marijuana
- U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni Imposed Sentence Today
- U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman Said “Alvarado Dominguez And The Members Of His Crew Conducted Terrifying, Armed Home Invasions In Upper Manhattan And The Bronx.”
- Alvarado Dominguez Robbed Diaz And His Wife In Their Home In Washington Heights
- Alvarado Dominguez Shot And Killed Diaz
- Mr. Berman Praised The Work Of The Fbi And The Nypd’s Grand Larceny Division In This Investigation
- This Case Is Being Handled By The Office’s Violent And Organized Crime Unit
- Assistant United States Attorneys Hagan Scotten And David W. Denton Jr. Are In Charge Of The Prosecution
Press Release Former “Hot Boys” Robbery Crew Member Sentenced To 279 Months In Prison In Connection With The Murder Of Kelly Diaz And Other Crimes Thursday, February 21, 2019 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ALVARADO DOMINGUEZ, a/k/a “Jochi,” 32, was sentenced today to 279 months in prison for his participation in the “Hot Boys” robbery crew, including an October 27, 2006, robbery that resulted in the murder of Kelly Diaz. DOMINGUEZ pled guilty on August 13, 2018, before Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron to participating in a racketeering conspiracy and conspiring to distribute marijuana. His plea was accepted today by U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni, who also imposed sentence. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman said: “Alvarado Dominguez and the members of his crew conducted terrifying, armed home invasions in upper Manhattan and the Bronx. During one of those robberies, Kelly Diaz was murdered. Today’s sentence protects the public from Dominguez for a long time to come.” According to the Indictment, other filings in Manhattan federal court, and evidence presented in court in connection with the sentencing: From at least 2006 through 2017, ALVARADO DOMINGUEZ, a/k/a “Jochi,” and other members and associates of a racketeering enterprise known as the “Hot Boys,” committed murder, assault, robbery and burglary, used firearms, and distributed controlled substances, including cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and prescription opiates. On October 27, 2006, DOMINGUEZ and other members of the Hot Boys robbed Diaz and his wife in their home in Washington Heights. In the course of that robbery, Diaz was shot and killed. * * * Mr. Berman praised the outstanding work of the FBI and the NYPD’s Grand Larceny Division in this investigation. This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Hagan Scotten and David W. Denton Jr. are in charge of the prosecution. Updated February 21, 2019 Topics Drug Trafficking Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 19-050
Press Release Former “Hot Boys” Robbery Crew Member Sentenced To 279 Months In Prison In Connection With The Murder Of Kelly Diaz And Other Crimes Thursday, February 21, 2019 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ALVARADO DOMINGUEZ, a/k/a “Jochi,” 32, was sentenced today to 279 months in prison for his participation in the “Hot Boys” robbery crew, including an October 27, 2006, robbery that resulted in the murder of Kelly Diaz. DOMINGUEZ pled guilty on August 13, 2018, before Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron to participating in a racketeering conspiracy and conspiring to distribute marijuana. His plea was accepted today by U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni, who also imposed sentence. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman said: “Alvarado Dominguez and the members of his crew conducted terrifying, armed home invasions in upper Manhattan and the Bronx. During one of those robberies, Kelly Diaz was murdered. Today’s sentence protects the public from Dominguez for a long time to come.” According to the Indictment, other filings in Manhattan federal court, and evidence presented in court in connection with the sentencing: From at least 2006 through 2017, ALVARADO DOMINGUEZ, a/k/a “Jochi,” and other members and associates of a racketeering enterprise known as the “Hot Boys,” committed murder, assault, robbery and burglary, used firearms, and distributed controlled substances, including cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and prescription opiates. On October 27, 2006, DOMINGUEZ and other members of the Hot Boys robbed Diaz and his wife in their home in Washington Heights. In the course of that robbery, Diaz was shot and killed. * * * Mr. Berman praised the outstanding work of the FBI and the NYPD’s Grand Larceny Division in this investigation. This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Hagan Scotten and David W. Denton Jr. are in charge of the prosecution. Updated February 21, 2019 Topics Drug Trafficking Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 19-050