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People Are Calling Gang Member Mirella Ponce The New 'Hot Felon' After Her Mugshot Went Viral

'The only crime she committed was stealing my heart.'

A California gang member arrested by the Fresno Police Department on a weapons charge is being dubbed the new "hot felon" after her mugshot went viral in hours. 

Mirella Ponce, 20, was arrested on two felony charges on Monday after she was stopped by police officers.

Ponce, who is a member of the Tiny Rascal Gang (TRG), was stopped in a vehicle with other gang members, a loaded gun, and an infant, according to the Fresno police arrest report. 

She's been charged with carrying a concealed firearm and a stolen firearm. Her bail has been set at $50,000 for each charge.  

  • The Fresno Police Department posted an image of Ponce and her purple firearm to their Facebook page

  • However, people looked right past her criminal activity and began sharing her mugshot

  • Ponce's mugshot quickly started stealing the hearts of many

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  • While others gave props to the 20-year-old for her makeup skills

  • Some are comparing her to the original "hot felon" Jeremy Meeks

  • Whose viral mugshot landed him a hot modeling career

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