Florida “Nawf Way” Gang Probe Expands As Third Alleged Member Is Arrested In Belle Glade

BELLE GLADE, Florida — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has announced another major arrest connected to the growing “Nawf Way” gang racketeering investigation that has been unfolding across western Palm Beach County.

Detectives confirmed that 24-year-old Eddie “Reyo” Holland was taken into custody as part of the ongoing RICO case targeting the alleged Belle Glade street gang. Investigators say Holland is one of 13 alleged members and associates tied to a years-long investigation involving shootings, retaliatory violence, firearms trafficking, and drug activity throughout the Belle Glade area.

According to investigators, the case is built around a 92-page affidavit put together by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit. Authorities say the “Nawf Way” organization evolved from an earlier neighborhood clique known as “4 Way” before allegedly transforming into a larger gang operation connected to multiple violent incidents between 2020 and 2025.

Detectives claim the gang used social media heavily to promote its image, posting videos and photos featuring firearms, gang hand signs, shark imagery, and references to “Nawf.” Investigators also allege members mocked rivals online and referenced shootings through rap videos and Instagram posts.

Authorities say Holland had already been identified earlier in the investigation as one of the alleged members tied to the organization. Investigators connected him to the group through repeated traffic stops, criminal investigations, firearms cases, and social media activity dating back several years.

One of the incidents highlighted in the affidavit reportedly goes back to August 2020 during an aggravated assault investigation at a Loxahatchee 7-Eleven. Detectives say multiple firearms were recovered during that case while Holland and another alleged Nawf Way member were inside a vehicle connected to the investigation.

Investigators also allege Holland appeared in multiple Instagram videos alongside other alleged gang members while displaying firearms. According to the affidavit, one of those investigations later led deputies to execute a search warrant at a Belle Glade residence where authorities recovered a stolen Smith & Wesson pistol, a revolver, and marijuana.

The sheriff’s office further claims Holland remained in contact with multiple alleged gang members during traffic stops and criminal investigations throughout Belle Glade, Wellington, and West Palm Beach between 2020 and 2025. Detectives say they also uncovered Instagram conversations where Holland allegedly agreed to store a Glock pistol for another gang associate who was wanted in a firearms case.

Investigators say they later intercepted a jail call in which Holland allegedly used coded language while instructing his girlfriend to move the weapon before detectives could serve a search warrant.

Authorities also pointed to a 2025 Instagram group message involving Holland and alleged Nawf Way member Danny “DT” Tarver discussing obtaining another firearm after Holland’s release from federal prison.

The larger investigation has already led to several high-profile arrests. Two alleged members, Danny Tarver and Trevanta “TJ” Holton, recently appeared before a judge where multimillion-dollar bonds were issued. Authorities say the broader case connects the alleged gang to shootings, robberies, burglaries, narcotics activity, illegal machine gun conversion devices known as “Glock switches,” and multiple violent feuds involving rival groups throughout the Glades area.

Investigators claim the conflict involved rival groups identified as Skutta Green Team, Only the Zoe’s, Family Over Bullshit, and 1700. Detectives say years of retaliation and street violence helped fuel the investigation that eventually turned into a major racketeering case.

The sheriff’s office says the investigation is still active, and additional arrests or charges could still follow as detectives continue reviewing evidence, social media activity, firearms cases, and gang intelligence tied to the organization.