A criminal gang suspect from Venezuela was arrested on outstanding warrants out of Colorado, according to Aurora police

Aurora police have arrested a suspect wanted on outstanding warrants who is known to be a criminal member Gang from Venezuela. Roiberth Daniel Mora-Marquez was arrested Wednesday evening by the Aurora Police Department's Gang Intervention Unit on two active warrants from Adams and Arapahoe District Courts.

Mora-Marquez was charged in Adams District Court with first-degree aggravated assault, second-degree kidnapping, third-degree assault and felony menacing. According to prosecutors, the charges stem from an April 4 argument and assault over unpaid rent in the 1600 block of Lima Street.

Mora-Marquez was arrested on April 17 in connection with this investigation and posted bail. A warrant was later issued for his arrest when he failed to appear in court.

Mora-Marquez was also arrested on an active warrant out of Arapahoe District Court for criminal threatening, illegal discharge of a firearm, harassment and reckless endangerment. These charges stem from a June 28 shooting in the 400 block of Nile Street.

According to the Aurora Police Department's Gang Intervention Unit, he is one of 10 documented members of the Tren de Aragua gang that Aurora Police released information about earlier this month. Mora-Marquez remains in custody without bail.

Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain has previously stated that while he does not deny the presence of gangs in Aurora, the city has not been “taken over.” from some gang.

Aurora police are asking anyone with information about this case who could assist in the investigation to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.